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ArticleJSES open access2017

Effect on muscle strength of the upper extremities after open elbow arthrolysis.

Wei Chen, Wei Wang, Zhiwei Li, Yun Qian, Jialin Song, Jiazhi Liu, Yuan Cheng, Cun-Yi Fan

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Article in JSES open access, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Wei ChenDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Wei WangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital East Branch, Shanghai, China.
Zhiwei LiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Yun QianDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Jialin SongDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Jiazhi LiuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital East Branch, Shanghai, China.
Yuan ChengDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Cun-Yi FanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University · CNShanghai Sixth People's Hospital · CNShanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOpen elbow arthrolysis manipulates tendons and soft tissues surrounding the elbow and may lead to strength decline after the operation. We hypothesized that strength of elbow and wrist motions and handgrip could be compromised after the procedure and that the strength recovery pattern may differ between men and women and between the dominant and nondominant side.

methodsThis was a prospective cohort study. We monitored 32 patients with post-traumatic elbow stiffness who underwent open arthrolysis between June 2014 and December 2014. All patients underwent standardized postoperative physical therapy. Preoperative and postoperative isometric strength were measured by a handheld dynamometer. Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) and arc of motion (AOM) were also analyzed.

resultsMean follow-up was 26.13 months. Significant improvement was noticed in mean AOM (from 46° to 127°) and MEPS (from 67.97 to 96.86). No significant decline was noted in isometric strength at the last follow-up day. The strength ratios between men and women showed no significant difference from postoperative day 7 to the last follow-up day. At all follow-up assessments, isometric strength showed no significant difference between the dominant and nondominant side.

conclusionsAOM and MEPS achieved significant enhancement after open elbow arthrolysis. The procedure did not lead to isometric strength decline. Postoperative gain of strength was proportional to the baseline strength level of each muscle group, and men had a more prominent gain of strength than women during the entire follow-up. Dominance had no effect on postoperative strength recovery.

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ArthrolysisDominanceElbow stiffnessHandgripIsometric strengthPrognosisRange of motion

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