[Effect of dietary supplements and whey protein on muscle mass and strength of the operated limb after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review].

Muscle weakness and atrophy of the quadriceps muscle after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction may persist for up to 6 months after surgery and cause re-injury to the ipsilateral or contralateral limbs. Many authors state that adequate nutritional status during the rehabilitation period can contribute to faster postoperative recovery of muscle mass and strength of the lower limb, be an adjunct to exercise, or serve an alternative treatment strategy. of the research was to conduct a systematic review of the literature and evaluate the degree of influence of dietary supplements on muscle mass and strength of the operated limb after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).