Quadriceps muscle force magnitude and control in the knee scheduled for arthroplasty versus the contralateral knee: A cross-sectional study in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis
Key Points
Quadriceps muscle force is significantly different between knees scheduled for arthroplasty and the contralateral knee, indicating imbalances during movement.
The study observed that patients with end-stage osteoarthritis exhibit less control over muscle force in the affected knee compared to the healthy knee.
Cross-sectional analysis compared quadriceps strength and control in knees from individuals with severe osteoarthritis undergoing arthroplasty.
These findings highlight the importance of assessing muscle force before surgery for better rehabilitation strategies post-arthroplasty.
Magnitude e controle da força do músculo quadríceps no joelho programado para artroplastia versus o joelho contralateral: Um estudo transversal em pacientes com osteoartrite em estágio terminal | Synapse