Comparative analysis of quadriceps and hamstrings strength in knee osteoarthritis before and after total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study

Comparative analysis of quadriceps and hamstrings strength in knee osteoarthritis before and after total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT Objective: Compare the maximal isokinetic muscle strength of knee extensor and flexor muscles between patients with knee osteoarthritis and patients submitted to total knee arthroplasty. Methods: Volunteers were divided into five groups (n = 20): Control; Ahlbäck I and II; Ahlbäck IV; six...

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Main Authors: Naasson Trindade Cavanellas, Victor Rodrigues Amaral Cossich, Eduardo Becker Nicoliche, Marilena Bezerra Martins, Eduardo Branco de Sousa, José Inácio Salles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
Subjects:
Muscle strength
Arthroplasty, replacement, knee
Osteoarthritis
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