Ability to rise independently from a chair during 6-month follow-up after unilateral and bilateral total knee replacement

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Unver B., Karatosun V. A., Bakirhan S.

JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE, vol.37, no.6, pp.385-387, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/16501970510035070
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.385-387
  • Keywords: arthroplasty, replacement, knee, chair rising, extensor mechanism function, rehabilitation, MUSCLE STRENGTH, ARTHROPLASTY, INDIVIDUALS, KINEMATICS, RECOVERY
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare extensor mechanism function using a sit-to-stand test in patients undergoing uni- and bilateral total knee replacement, with a 6-month follow-up.