The dependence between clinical condition and value of the maximum force in the quadriceps femoris muscle during MVC test in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Acta Bioeng Biomech. 2012;14(3):23-7.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to check whether there was a correlation between the value of the maximum developed torque of the quadriceps femoris muscle and subjective evaluation of a patient's pain which is measured by the VAS. Also evaluated were changes in the muscle torque value and KSS scale over time. For examining patient's condition use was made of a KSS scale (knee score: pain, range of motion, stability of joint and limb axis) before the surgery and in weeks 6 and 12, as well as 6 months after surgery. It was found to be constantly improving in comparison with the condition before the surgery. This is confirmed by a significant statistical value difference of KSS scale. The surgery substantially increases the quality of live and function recurrence.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomechanical Phenomena / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Isometric Contraction / physiology*
  • Male
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / pathology*
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / physiopathology*
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / surgery
  • Pain Measurement
  • Quadriceps Muscle / physiopathology*
  • Torque