Table 3. Comparisons of the pooled mean changes in muscle strength between quadriceps and hamstring muscles at postoperative 3 and 6 months, and 1 year relative to preoperative levels.
Quadriceps | Hamstring | ||||
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Mean | SD | Mean | SD | P-value | |
Preop. to 3 months. | -9.2 | 21.97 | -4.9 | 17.44 | 0.041 |
Preop. to 6 months | 0.14 | 27.5 | -0.86 | 19.29 | 0.632 |
Preop. to 1 year | 0.66 | 12.4 | 1.22 | 3.7 | 0.548 |