Essential Amino Acids after TKA

Episode 45 of the Total Knee Tips & Pearls From Dr. Adam Rosen (A Virtual Total Knee Fellowship Podcast) podcast, hosted by Dr. Adam Rosen, titled "Essential Amino Acids after TKA" was published on April 29, 2022 and runs 12 minutes.

April 29, 2022 ·12m · Total Knee Tips & Pearls From Dr. Adam Rosen (A Virtual Total Knee Fellowship Podcast)

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Summary

Two studies have shown that essential amino acids (EAA) can help function, and suppress atrophy of the rectus after TKA. Dreyer et al. J Clinc Invest. 2013;123(11):4654-4666. Essential amino acid supplementation in patients following total knee arthroplasty. Ueyama et al. The Bone & Joint Journal Vol 102-B, No. 6, Supp A. Perioperative essential amino acid supplementation suppresses rectus femoris muscle atrophy and accelerates early functional recovery following total knee arthro...

Episode Description

Two studies have shown that essential amino acids (EAA) can help function, and suppress atrophy of the rectus after TKA.

Dreyer et al. J Clinc Invest. 2013;123(11):4654-4666. Essential amino acid supplementation in patients following total knee arthroplasty.

Ueyama et al. The Bone & Joint Journal Vol 102-B, No. 6, Supp A. Perioperative essential amino acid supplementation suppresses rectus femoris muscle atrophy and accelerates early functional recovery following total knee arthroplasty.

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