The Impact of Functional Exercise Training on Postoperative Knee Joint Recovery in Patients with Meniscal Injury

Lanzhou Anning District People's Hospital

AIM: To investigate the impact of functional exercise training on postoperative functional recovery in patients with knee meniscus injuries.

METHODS:A prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted from April 2023 to September 2024, involving 96 patients with knee meniscus injuries who underwent meniscus repair interventions. Participants were randomly assigned to either the Control （CON） group (n=48) or the functional exercise training (FET) group (n=48) using a computer-generated random number table. The CON group received standard rehabilitation, while the FET group underwent functional exercise training. Clinical outcomes were evaluated at baseline, 1 month, and 6 months post-intervention, including the Lysholm score, IKDC score, VAS pain score, range of motion (ROM), serum levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and serotonin (5-HT), as well as passive 60° position sense and 60° motion sense. Postoperative complications occurring within 1 month were also recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• meniscus injury was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging; meniscoplasty was performed; No shedding occurred during follow-up.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with joint dislocation and fracture; poor compliance; severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis; Combined with metabolic diseases, coagulation disorders and serious organic diseases.