CHICAGO -- Larger quadriceps relative to hamstrings may lower the risk of needing total knee replacement surgery, according to findings from the NIH's Osteoarthritis Initiative. In fact, an evaluation ...

Having strong thigh muscles may reduce the need for total knee replacement in people with knee osteoarthritis. In particular, having stronger quadriceps muscles compared to the hamstrings muscles may ...

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"Because we don't cut into the quadriceps, rehabilitation can typically begin soon and may be less painful," Hoffman said. "And although quad-sparing knee surgery can't be done on people who are ...