Monitoring Hip Joint Muscle Function in Osteoarthritis Patients Following Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and progressive joint disease, leading to functional limitations and significantly impairing the quality of life. Muscle weakness, reduced mobility, and compensatory biomechanical changes are common consequences, further exacerbating functional decline. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of hip osteoarthritis on muscle functionality and to evaluate the effectiveness of hip arthroplasty using the MyotonPro device to measure key biomechanical parameters, i.e., tension, stiffness, and flexibility. Methods: This cohort study included 40 patients (17 women and 23 men; mean age 64.55 ± 10.49 years) with advanced hip OA (Kellgren-Lawrence grade III-IV) undergoing hip arthroplasty. Measurements of muscle tension (F),

SUBMITTER: Staniak D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11818077 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature