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Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare functional performance, force sense of knee joint, kinesiophobia, quality of life, and activity level between patients with partial meniscectomy and healthy peers. Material and Methods: Twenty patients with partial meniscectomy within 6 months to 3 years postoperatively and 20 healthy peers were included. Maximal voluntary isometric muscle strength of Quadriceps femoris and force sense with the biofeedback device, quality of life with Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool, functional performance with stair up/down test, physical function with Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical Function Short Form, activity level with Tegner Activity Level scale, kinesiophobia was evaluated with Brief Fear of Movement Scale. Results: Range of motion, maximal voluntary isometric muscle strength of M. Quadriceps femoris, and force sense decreased in the operated leg compared with the non-operated leg in meniscectomy group (p<0.05). In comparisons between groups maximal voluntary isometric muscle strength of M. Quadriceps femoris, functional performance, force sense, quality of life and physical function were lower in meniscectomy group compared to control group (p<0.05). Range of motion, pain severity, kinesiophobia scores, physical activity level was similar in both groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: Considering functional deficiencies following arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, patients need comprehensive assessments focusing deficiencies in proprioception, functional performance, quality of life, muscle strength, and physical function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
