Why do knees get weaker after surgery? new study digs in
NCT ID NCT03051984
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at why people lose muscle size and strength after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers studied 23 adults with knee osteoarthritis before and after surgery, measuring muscle fibers and physical activity. The goal was to understand the underlying causes of muscle problems after surgery, not to test a treatment.
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University of Vermont College of Medicine
Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States
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