KNEE JOINT CONDITION AND QUADRICEPS FUNCTION IN PATIENTS AFTER MENISCECTOMY: CLINICAL, FUNCTIONAL, AND MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Keywords:
meniscectomy, knee joint, quadriceps, pain, muscle strength, functional status, MRI, rehabilitation, Lysholm, VASAbstract
This article presents the results of a comprehensive study of knee joint condition and quadriceps function in patients after meniscectomy using clinical, functional, and instrumental methods. We analyzed the relationships between pain levels, muscle strength, range of motion, functional status, and morphological changes in articular cartilage based on MRI data. The study included 164 patients after partial or complete meniscectomy and 68 healthy volunteers in the control group. The results showed that pain severity, decreased quadriceps strength, and limited motion are closely related to articular cartilage condition and baseline anthropometric characteristics. The identified patterns allow the development of personalized medical rehabilitation programs aimed at restoring muscle function, reducing pain, and preventing degenerative changes after surgery
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