The importance of improving muscle mass after orthopaedic surgery
Muscle wastage is very common after orthopaedic surgery and neurological conditions, such as: · Cruciate ligament repair surgery – suture repair, TTA, TPLO · Total hip replacement · Femoral head and neck osteotomy - FHNO · Fracture repair · Arthroscopy · IVDD · FCE Muscle wastage or 'atrophy' occurs when the muscle is not functioning optimally or not being used from reduced weight bearing. After surgery, it is greatly important maintain the existing muscle through gentle non