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Postoperative muscle strength.

J McCue1, D Newham

  • 1Department of Surgery, Rayne Institute, University College London.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|September 1, 1990
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Postoperative recovery can impact voluntary muscle strength, especially after major surgery. Motivation and mood significantly influence muscle force measurements, not the actual muscle strength itself.

Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Voluntary strength measurements are crucial for assessing postoperative recovery.
  • The influence of psychological factors like motivation on muscle strength testing requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of motivation in voluntary strength measurements during the postoperative period.
  • To assess the impact of surgery severity on muscle strength and mood.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty patients undergoing minor, intermediate, or major surgery were studied.
  • Grip strength, maximal voluntary contraction, and maximal tetanic contraction of adductor pollicis were measured preoperatively and postoperatively.
  • Mood was assessed using standardized measures.

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Main Results:

  • Minor surgery had no significant effect on strength or mood.
  • Major surgery led to significant reductions in grip strength, voluntary muscle force, and mood.
  • Maximal tetanic contraction (indicating true muscle strength) remained unaffected by surgery.
  • Intermediate surgery showed similar trends to major surgery, with less pronounced mood depression.

Conclusions:

  • Actual muscle strength is preserved even after major surgery.
  • Voluntary muscle force is reduced postoperatively, correlating with mood and subjective well-being.
  • Motivation and psychological state play a critical role in voluntary strength assessments following surgery.