Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 8, 2026

Early Weight-Bearing Rehabilitation Protocol After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
05:07

Early Weight-Bearing Rehabilitation Protocol After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Published on: March 1, 2024

Early Quadriceps Recovery and Edema Reduction Predict Functional Performance After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Sibel Bozgeyik Bagdatli1, Ezgi Ünüvar Yuksel2, Hande Güney Deniz1

  • 1Hacettepe University, Physical therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey, Ankara.

The Journal of Knee Surgery
|July 6, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management01:23

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Characterizing symptom burden in knee osteoarthritis: the predominant role of Kellgren-Lawrence grade 4 in functional decline and pain severity.

Rheumatology international·2026
Same author

Functional Outcomes Five to 20 Years After Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Under Age of 40 Years: A Comparative Study With Asymptomatic Age-Matched Controls.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2026
Same author

Weight-Bearing Lunge Test in Young Patients With Haemophilia and Limited Joint Damage: Reliability and Functional Associations for Ankle Assessment.

Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia·2026
Same author

Improvements in hip stability and knee muscle strength after a single-dose platelet-rich plasma injection combined with exercise in women with knee osteoarthritis.

Irish journal of medical science·2026
Same author

Assessment of 3-dimensional acetabular coverage based on acetabular sector angles following periacetabular osteotomy: long-term clinical, radiological, and survivorship outcomes.

Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica·2026
Same author

Persistent functional deficits after ankle fracture surgery: A long-term gait and functional analysis.

Journal of orthopaedics·2025

Early gains in quadriceps strength and reduced swelling after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) significantly predict better functional recovery. Focusing on these factors in the first two weeks optimizes rehabilitation outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) improves function but is often hindered by persistent quadriceps weakness.
  • Early postoperative recovery factors influencing short-term function post-TKA remain incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine early postoperative changes in quadriceps strength, edema, and pain following TKA.
  • To determine the relationship between these early recovery indicators and functional performance at 6 weeks.

Main Methods:

  • 24 patients undergoing unilateral TKA were assessed for isometric quadriceps strength, knee edema, pain (VAS), and functional tests (5T-Stst, 2MWt, WOMAC) on days 1, week 2, and week 6.
  • Correlation and regression analyses were used to evaluate predictive relationships.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 8, 2026

Early Weight-Bearing Rehabilitation Protocol After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
05:07

Early Weight-Bearing Rehabilitation Protocol After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Published on: March 1, 2024

Main Results:

  • Quadriceps strength improved, and edema and pain decreased significantly within 6 weeks.
  • Early quadriceps strength gains (post-op day 1 to week 2) strongly predicted 6-week sit-to-stand performance (R² = 0.27, P = 0.005).
  • Edema reduction also correlated with improved sit-to-stand performance, but early pain reduction did not significantly predict functional outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Early improvements in quadriceps strength and edema are key predictors of short-term functional recovery after TKA.
  • The initial two weeks post-TKA represent a critical period for rehabilitation interventions targeting neuromuscular activation and swelling.
  • Objective assessment of quadriceps strength early post-surgery can inform personalized rehabilitation strategies.