Why do legs get weaker after knee replacement? new study digs in
NCT ID NCT03051984
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study examined why leg muscles shrink and weaken after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers measured muscle fiber size and strength in 23 people with knee osteoarthritis before and after surgery. The goal was to understand the biological reasons behind muscle loss, which can slow recovery, and to find ways to prevent it in the future.
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University of Vermont College of Medicine
Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States
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