Isokinetic knee extensor strength deficit following matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation
Author(s)
Ebert, Jay R
Lloyd, David G
Wood, David J
Ackland, Timothy R
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2012
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Background Autologous chondrocyte implantation has become an established technique for addressing knee cartilage defects. Despite reported improvement in pain and regeneration of hyaline-like repair tissue, little has been reported on the recovery of knee strength. Methods Knee strength assessment was undertaken in 60 patients at 5 years following autologous chondrocyte implantation. Using an isokinetic dynamometer, and during isokinetic knee extension and flexion angular velocities of 60ଠ90ࠡnd 120௳, the peak torque, torque at 45f knee flexion and hamstrings/quadriceps ratio was obtained, in both the operated and ...
View more >Background Autologous chondrocyte implantation has become an established technique for addressing knee cartilage defects. Despite reported improvement in pain and regeneration of hyaline-like repair tissue, little has been reported on the recovery of knee strength. Methods Knee strength assessment was undertaken in 60 patients at 5 years following autologous chondrocyte implantation. Using an isokinetic dynamometer, and during isokinetic knee extension and flexion angular velocities of 60ଠ90ࠡnd 120௳, the peak torque, torque at 45f knee flexion and hamstrings/quadriceps ratio was obtained, in both the operated and non-operated limbs. Pain at the time of assessment was obtained. Independent sample t-tests were used to assess differences in the operated and non-operated sides. Findings There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between the operated and non-operated legs in the peak knee flexor torque or knee flexor torque at a knee flexion angle of 45ଠat all angular velocities (60ଠ90ࠡnd 120௳). While the peak knee extensor torque was less in the operated leg at all angular velocities, these differences were not significant (p > 0.05). However, a significantly reduced (p < 0.05) knee extensor torque at a knee flexion angle of 45ଠwas observed at all speeds. Interpretation While patients had recovered their knee flexor strength, they still demonstrated a reduced knee extensor strength profile at 5 years. This demonstrates that the early supervised rehabilitation phase following autologous chondrocyte implantation is not sufficient to restore long-term knee strength, and ongoing patient advice and rehabilitation is required extending beyond this early period. It is unknown how this prolonged reduction in strength may affect long-term graft outcome.
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View more >Background Autologous chondrocyte implantation has become an established technique for addressing knee cartilage defects. Despite reported improvement in pain and regeneration of hyaline-like repair tissue, little has been reported on the recovery of knee strength. Methods Knee strength assessment was undertaken in 60 patients at 5 years following autologous chondrocyte implantation. Using an isokinetic dynamometer, and during isokinetic knee extension and flexion angular velocities of 60ଠ90ࠡnd 120௳, the peak torque, torque at 45f knee flexion and hamstrings/quadriceps ratio was obtained, in both the operated and non-operated limbs. Pain at the time of assessment was obtained. Independent sample t-tests were used to assess differences in the operated and non-operated sides. Findings There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between the operated and non-operated legs in the peak knee flexor torque or knee flexor torque at a knee flexion angle of 45ଠat all angular velocities (60ଠ90ࠡnd 120௳). While the peak knee extensor torque was less in the operated leg at all angular velocities, these differences were not significant (p > 0.05). However, a significantly reduced (p < 0.05) knee extensor torque at a knee flexion angle of 45ଠwas observed at all speeds. Interpretation While patients had recovered their knee flexor strength, they still demonstrated a reduced knee extensor strength profile at 5 years. This demonstrates that the early supervised rehabilitation phase following autologous chondrocyte implantation is not sufficient to restore long-term knee strength, and ongoing patient advice and rehabilitation is required extending beyond this early period. It is unknown how this prolonged reduction in strength may affect long-term graft outcome.
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Journal Title
Clinical Biomechanics
Volume
27
Issue
6
Subject
Biomedical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Orthopaedics
Sports science and exercise
Biomechanics