Abstract
The purpose of this prospective study was to monitor the development of muscular strength and find possible deficits in following reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and rehabilitated by means of the accelerated protocol. Isokinetic assessments of 67 patients were conducted at 2, 4 and 6 months postoperatively. A significant increase (30%) in knee extension strength was found in the operated knee between 2 and 6 months leaving a deficit of 25% relative to the healthy knee without clinical evidence of instability. Knee flexion strength did not vary during the treatment. We conclude that knee extension strength constitutes a reasonable developmental parameter during accelerated ACL reconstruction rehabilitation.
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