Changes in lower extremity lean mass after 6 and 12 weeks of
rehabilitation.
Data are presented as adjusted mean ± 95% CI for lean mass measures in
the injured limb before surgery (Pre-Op) and after 6 and 12 weeks of
rehabilitation for (a) whole limb lean mass and (b) thigh lean mass (kg,
templated to distal 2/3 of the thigh for each patient). *, **Significant
change from Pre-Op baseline within group at P < 0.05
and P < 0.01, respectively;
#,##Significant difference between groups at the same
measurement timepoint at P < 0.05 and
P < 0.01, respectively. BFR, blood flow
restriction therapy; CON, CONTROL.