Anabolic steroids after total knee arthroplasty. A double blinded prospective pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Total knee arthroplasty is reported to improve the patient's quality of life and mobility. However loss of mobility and pain prior to surgery often results in disuse atrophy of muscle. As a consequence the baseline functional st...

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Main Authors: Hohmann Stefanie, Tetsworth Kevin, Hohmann Erik, Bryant Adam L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/93