Hip Abductor Muscle Strength in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Hip abductor muscle strength is reduced preoperatively in patients undergoing TKA, continues to decrease in the immediate postoperative period, but fully recovers within six to 12 months. Although these data can be used to guide patient education and rehabilitation planning, they should be interpreted with caution due to the heterogeneous and limited high-quality evidence.