Does knee surgery worsen muscle loss? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06635356
Summary
This study aimed to understand the relationship between muscle loss (sarcopenia) and knee replacement surgery. Researchers followed 37 patients aged 50-75, measuring their muscle strength, calf size, and walking ability before surgery and again at one and three months after. The goal was to see if having knee surgery affects a patient's muscle mass and physical function.
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Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34192, Turkey (Türkiye)
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