M Núñez1, E Nuñez2, J M Moreno3, V Segura3, L Lozano4, N M Maurits5, J M Segur4, S Sastre4. 1. Rheumatology Department, RESPAL Group and Biomedical Research Institute 6 August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic Universitari, Villarroel, 170, 08036 Barcelona, Catalonia. 2. SAP Support al Diagnòstic i al Tractament, RESPAL Group and Institut Català de la 8 Salut. Avda. Drassanes, 17-21, 08001 Barcelona, Spain. 3. Technical University of Catalunya (UPC) Department of Electronic Engineering Advanced Hardware Architectures Group. Campus Nord,Building C4 c/Jordi Girona 1-3 0.08034 Barcelona, Spain. 4. Orthopedic Surgery Department, RESPAL Group and Biomedical Research Institute 15 August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic Universitari, Villarroel, 170, 08036 Barcelona, Catalonia. 5. Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen. Hanzeplein 1 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Patients with severe knee osteoarthritis are evaluated for total knee replacement (TKR), whose main indications are persistent pain and severe functional limitations substantially affecting mobility. However, evaluation of pain intensity and functional disability is difficult to standardize. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between quadriceps muscle thickness (QMT) and quality; the QMT and subcutaneous fat thickness (SFT) and QMT and function in patients with knee OA on a waiting list for TKR. METHODS: Cross-sectional study in consecutively-enrolled patients. Variables: SFT, QMT and rectus femoris muscle quality, assessed by echointensity (EI). Function by the Timed Up & Go Test (TUG); sociodemographic and clinical variables and physical activity were determined. Karl Pearson correlations and multiple linear regression were used. RESULTS: 61 patients (45 female, mean age 69.7 years [SD 7.2], mean BMI 33.0 [SD 5.7], mean comorbidities 3.3 [SD 2.0], 52.5% regular physical activity) were studied. Mean TUG was 15.1 (SD 6.1). Variables retained in the regression model explained 36% of variability in the TUG. Greater muscle content (percentage) (r = -0,291) was associated with better TUG scores (p = 0.001). Greater muscle EI was negatively (r = -0,364) associated with function (p = 0.006). Older age was associated with worse TUG scores while regular physical activity was associated with better TUG scores (p = 0.001 and p = 0.008, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: A higher percentage of quadriceps muscle and better muscle quality (lower EI) was associated with better function. Age and exercise levels influenced function. Ultrasound may provide.
BACKGROUND: Patients with severe knee osteoarthritis are evaluated for total knee replacement (TKR), whose main indications are persistent pain and severe functional limitations substantially affecting mobility. However, evaluation of pain intensity and functional disability is difficult to standardize. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between quadriceps muscle thickness (QMT) and quality; the QMT and subcutaneous fat thickness (SFT) and QMT and function in patients with knee OA on a waiting list for TKR. METHODS: Cross-sectional study in consecutively-enrolled patients. Variables: SFT, QMT and rectus femoris muscle quality, assessed by echointensity (EI). Function by the Timed Up & Go Test (TUG); sociodemographic and clinical variables and physical activity were determined. Karl Pearson correlations and multiple linear regression were used. RESULTS: 61 patients (45 female, mean age 69.7 years [SD 7.2], mean BMI 33.0 [SD 5.7], mean comorbidities 3.3 [SD 2.0], 52.5% regular physical activity) were studied. Mean TUG was 15.1 (SD 6.1). Variables retained in the regression model explained 36% of variability in the TUG. Greater muscle content (percentage) (r = -0,291) was associated with better TUG scores (p = 0.001). Greater muscle EI was negatively (r = -0,364) associated with function (p = 0.006). Older age was associated with worse TUG scores while regular physical activity was associated with better TUG scores (p = 0.001 and p = 0.008, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: A higher percentage of quadriceps muscle and better muscle quality (lower EI) was associated with better function. Age and exercise levels influenced function. Ultrasound may provide.
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