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INTRODUÇÃO: Tem-se afirmado que a via de acesso minimamente invasiva na artroplastia total de joelho (ATJ) por não agredir o músculo quadríceps femoral permite reabilitação mais precoce. A fim de verificar a influência da preservação do aparelho extensor no ato cirúrgico, avaliou-se a força da musculatura extensora e flexora do joelho em pacientes submetidos à ATJ por duas vias de acesso diferentes. MÉTODOS: Este estudo comparou, no período de janeiro de 2005 a julho de 2006, os valores de torque máximo e de trabalho total obtidos por dinamometria isocinética aos seis meses de pós-operatório. Foram avaliados 12 indivíduos submetidos à ATJ por via de acesso minimamente invasiva e 8 indivíduos submetidos à ATJ por via de acesso transquadricipital. RESULTADOS: A análise estatística dos valores de torque máximo e de trabalho total absolutos e corrigidos pelo peso corporal não demonstrou diferença entre os dois grupos. CONCLUSÃO: Não há diferença de força da musculatura extensora e flexora do joelho aos seis meses de cirurgia. / INTRODUCTION: It has been stated that for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the minimally invasive approach permits earlier rehabilitation because it is not prejudicial for the femoral quadriceps muscle. To verify the influence of preserving the extensor apparatus during surgery, strength of the knee extension and flexion muscles was evaluated in patients submitted to TKA with different approaches. METHODS: The values of maximum torque and total work obtained by isokinetic dynamometry six months after surgery were compared for the MIS group of 12 individuals submitted to TKA by the minimally invasive surgical approach and the Control group of eight others submitted to TKA by the transquadricipital approach, between January 2005 and July 2006. RESULTS: Statistical analysis of the absolute values of maximum torque and total work corrected by body weights did not show a difference between the two groups. CONCLUSION: There was no difference in the extension and flexion strength of the knee muscles six months after surgery.

INTRODUÇÃO: Tem-se afirmado que a via de acesso minimamente invasiva na artroplastia total de joelho (ATJ) por não agredir o músculo quadríceps femoral permite reabilitação mais precoce. A fim de verificar a influência da preservação do aparelho extensor no ato cirúrgico, avaliou-se a força da musculatura extensora e flexora do joelho em pacientes submetidos à ATJ por duas vias de acesso diferentes. MÉTODOS: Este estudo comparou, no período de janeiro de 2005 a julho de 2006, os valores de torque máximo e de trabalho total obtidos por dinamometria isocinética aos seis meses de pós-operatório. Foram avaliados 12 indivíduos submetidos à ATJ por via de acesso minimamente invasiva e 8 indivíduos submetidos à ATJ por via de acesso transquadricipital. RESULTADOS: A análise estatística dos valores de torque máximo e de trabalho total absolutos e corrigidos pelo peso corporal não demonstrou diferença entre os dois grupos. CONCLUSÃO: Não há diferença de força da musculatura extensora e flexora do joelho aos seis meses de cirurgia. / INTRODUCTION: It has been stated that for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the minimally invasive approach permits earlier rehabilitation because it is not prejudicial for the femoral quadriceps muscle. To verify the influence of preserving the extensor apparatus during surgery, strength of the knee extension and flexion muscles was evaluated in patients submitted to TKA with different approaches. METHODS: The values of maximum torque and total work obtained by isokinetic dynamometry six months after surgery were compared for the MIS group of 12 individuals submitted to TKA by the minimally invasive surgical approach and the Control group of eight others submitted to TKA by the transquadricipital approach, between January 2005 and July 2006. RESULTS: Statistical analysis of the absolute values of maximum torque and total work corrected by body weights did not show a difference between the two groups. CONCLUSION: There was no difference in the extension and flexion strength of the knee muscles six months after surgery.

Einleitung: Primäres Ziel der Rekonstruktion des vorderen Kreuzbandes (VKB) ist die Verbesserung der Stabilität des Kniegelenkes, doch daran allein lässt sich das Behandlungsergebnis nicht beurteilen. Mit den Daten von 23 Patienten nach VKB-Plastik (4 Jahre p.o.) sollte diskutiert werden, welche Variablen noch geeignet sind, um den Behandlungserfolg zu bewerten. Ergebnisse und Diskussion: Die Kniefunktion im Alltag wurde in den Knie-Scores als gut oder besser beurteilt, die Bewertung beim Sport war etwas schlechter. Die KOS-Scores ADL und Sport haben sich für die Erfassung der subjektiven Zufriedenheit besonders geeignet. Im klinischen Befund gab es kaum Defizite. Die Gelenkbeweglichkeit und Stabilität des VKB (Lachman) sind die relevanten Beurteilungskriterien. Hinsichtlich der Sportfähigkeit war ein Rückgang in Sportarten mit höherer Kniegelenksgefährdung zu sehen. Nur 36,4 % der Patienten sind auf prätraumatischem Niveau aktiv. Die Sportfähigkeit dürfte jedoch für langfristige Evaluationen nicht von Interesse sein, da altersbedingte Veränderungen im Freizeitverhalten einen zunehmenden Einfluss haben. In einbeinigen sportmotorischen Tests, wie dem Nieder-Hoch-Sprung, zeigten sich auf der operierte Seite verlängerte Bodenkontaktzeiten. Dieser Test ist für die Beurteilung genauso geeignet wie der Einbeinweitsprung. Bei diesem war zwar kein Seitenunterschied, jedoch eine verkürzte Sprungweite gegenüber Kniegesunden zu finden. Bei den isokinetischen Messungen fanden sich persistierende Defizite der Extensoren (op. Bein) sowie bilaterale Veränderungen, verglichen mit dem Referenzwert. Ferner lagen auf der op. Seite verminderte Muskeldicken der Mm. vastus medialis et intermedius (knienah) vor. Die Werte der isokinetischen Messung wie der sonografischen Muskeldickenmessung stellen daher wichtige Indikatoren zur Bewertung des Muskelstatus dar. Untersuchungen wie EMG, Ganganalyse, Einbeinstandtest, Beinumfangsmessung, beidbeinige Sprünge und Beintapping ließen keine Defizite erkennen. Diese Verfahren können kaum einen Beitrag zur Einschätzung des Behandlungsergebnisses leisten. Es gab mehrere Hinweise auf bilaterale Veränderungen, daher ist bei vielen Tests der alleinige Seitenvergleich nicht ausreichend. Somit ist zu fordern, dass künftig zur Bewertung des Behandlungsergebnisses nach VKB-Plastik einheitliche Untersuchungsstandards angestrebt sowie Normwerte für diese Testverfahren geschaffen werden. / Introduction: The primary goal of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is to improve knee joint stability; however, this factor alone is not enough in evaluating treatment results. With data from 23 patients (4 years post-op) after reconstruction of the ACL variables will be discussed as to which are well-suited in judging treatment success. Results and discussion: Knee joint function for activities of daily life (ADL) was rated by knee-scores as good or better; for sport activities the rating was somewhat worse. KOS scores for ADL and sport are well-suited for the conceived, subjective contentment. Clinical results show hardly any deficits. Joint range of motion and stability of the ACL (Lachman test) are relevant rating criteria. With regard to sport capability a reduction was seen in sports where a high risk for the knee joint was present. Only 36.4 % of the patients are at a „pre-trauma“-level. Long-term evaluation of sport capability is not of interest, since age-related changes in leisure activity are of increasing influence. By sport motor tests such as the one-leg drop-jump, an increase in ground contact time was seen. This test is just as well-suited for evaluation as the one-leg long jump. This test showed no side difference except for a shortened jumping distance in comparison to the healthy reference group. Isokinetic results reveal persistent deficits of the knee extensors (operated knee) as well as bilateral changes when compared to reference values. Furthermore, reduced muscle thickness of the Mm. vastus medialis et intermedius near the joint was seen. Isokinetic measurement values and sonographic muscle-thickness measurements represent important indicators when evaluating muscle status. Tests such as EMG, gait analysis, one-leg standing test, thigh-girth measurements, two legged jumps and leg-tapping do not reveal any deficits. These tests can hardly contribute to an evaluation of treatment results. There is much evidence of bilateral changes; therefore side comparisons alone are not adequate. It is therefore to encourage standardized examination tests as well as normal values when evaluating treatment results after ACL reconstruction.