ArticleInternational journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery2025
Volume and quality of the gluteal muscles are associated with early physical function after total hip arthroplasty.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The impact of resistance training on gluteus maximus hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
- Automated framework for volumetric musculoskeletal segmentation and assessment of torso CT images in large-scale databases.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2026Article
- Japan's contributions to hip joint preservation and reconstruction: from osteonecrosis and developmental dysplasia to precision arthroplasty.International orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Preoperative two-step test predicts independent ambulation one week after total hip arthroplasty.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
- A two-stage deep-learning model using MobileNetV2 and U-Net for CT-based muscle volume assessment in total hip arthroplasty.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Preoperative CT-derived thigh muscle quality as a predictor of postoperative outcomes after total knee arthroplasty in patients with hemophilia.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeIdentifying muscles linked to postoperative physical function can guide protocols to enhance early recovery following total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study aimed to evaluate the association of preoperative pelvic and thigh muscle volume and quality with early physical function after THA in patients with unilateral hip osteoarthritis (HOA).
methodsPreoperative Computed tomography (CT) images of 61 patients (eight males and 53 females) with HOA were analyzed. Six muscle groups were segmented from CT images, and muscle volume and quality were calculated on the healthy and affected sides. Muscle quality was quantified using the mean CT values (Hounsfield units [HU]). Early postoperative physical function was evaluated using the Timed Up & Go test (TUG) at three weeks after THA. The effect of preoperative muscle volume and quality of both sides on early postoperative physical function was assessed.
resultsOn the healthy and affected sides, mean muscle mass was 9.7 cm
conclusionPatients with HOA showed significant muscle atrophy and fatty degeneration in the affected pelvic and thigh regions. The gluteus maximum volume and gluteus medius/minimus quality were associated with early postoperative physical function. Preoperative rehabilitation targeting the gluteal muscles on the affected side could potentially enhance recovery of physical function in the early postoperative period.
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