Muscle Strength and Osteoarthritis Progression After Surgery or Exercise for Degenerative Meniscal Tears: Secondary Analyses of a Randomized Trial

To evaluate muscle strength changes following partial meniscectomy or exercise therapy for degenerative meniscal tears and the relationship between baseline muscle strength and osteoarthritis progression.Secondary analysis of a randomized trial (n = 140 participants). Isokinetic quadriceps and hamstrings strength (peak torque [Nm/kg] and total work [J/kg]) were assessed at baseline, 3-month, 12-month, and 5-year follow-up. Between-group...