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SRC-f9a9e87177aa Iwata A 2022

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Maximum knee extension velocity without external load is a stronger determinant of gait function than quadriceps strength in the early postoperative period following total knee arthroplasty.

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276219

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Iwata A, Sano Y, Wanaka H, Kobayashi S, Okamoto K, Yamahara J, et al. Maximum knee extension velocity without external load is a stronger determinant of gait function than quadriceps strength in the early postoperative period following total knee arthroplasty. PloS one. 2022;17(11):e0276219. DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0276219 Source examined: Complete article and tables.

Conditions: COND-TKA Total knee arthroplasty

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Total knee arthroplasty

186 unilateralTKA;preop 2/3 weeks;gyro 200 Hzunloadedvelocity;concurrent regression. Velocity not mechanicalpower conclusion supported.

Source locator: Materials and methods; Results Tables 1–4

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