Correlation between pain and weakness of vastus medialis evaluated by ultrasound in total knee arthroplasty

• Main Authors: Salvatore Boccaccio (Author), Caterina Di Mauro (Author), Manuela Milazzo (Author), Alfredo Romeo (Author), Domenica Saiaci (Author), Antonino Zocco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Verduci Editore, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Osteoarthritis leads to articular cartilage destruction. The treatments reduce pain and improve function by using physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, and surgical intervention, when necessary. Several studies suggest that 30% of patients undergoing knee replacement are not satisfied with resu...