Arthrofibrosis of the knee.

Prognostic Factors of Arthroscopic Adhesiolysis for Arthrofibrosis of the Knee

PURPOSE To assess the results of arthroscopic adhesiolysis for arthrofibrosis of the knee and to investigate possible prognostic factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Among the patients who developed arthrofibrosis after knee joint surgery, 68 patients who underwent arthroscopic adhesiolysis and were available for at least one-year follow-up were evaluated with regard to the Lysholm knee score, Inte...

Arthrofibrosis: Evaluation, Prevention, and Treatment

Loss of motion of the knee is a challenging dilemma to both the patient and the treating physician. The causes of arthrofibrosis are many but can usually be traced to a traumatic event, intra-articular/ligament knee surgery, knee arthroplasty, and possibly sepsis. Prevention is the best form of treatment, but when this entity does present, early recognition and a supervised physical therapy pro...

Perioperative Rehabilitation Using a Knee Extension Device and Arthroscopic Debridement in the Treatment of Arthrofibrosis

BACKGROUND Arthrofibrosis is a postoperative complication of intra-articular knee surgery that can be difficult to treat. Evidence suggests that maximizing knee range of motion may improve outcomes in patients with arthrofibrosis who undergo arthroscopic debridement. HYPOTHESIS Patients who achieve greater knee range of motion will have better subjective scores. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective c...

The role of capsular distention in the arthroscopic management of arthrofibrosis of the knee: A technical consideration.

Arthroscopic treatment of arthrofibrosis of the knee is a technically challenging procedure. Capsular distention with fluid before arthroscopy results in easier and safer insertion of arthroscopic instruments with improved arthroscopic visualization. In addition, it stretches the entire capsule, including the difficult to access posterior capsule. This report describes a simple technique for ca...

Arthroscopic Lysis of Adhesions for Treatment of Post-traumatic Arthrofibrosis of the Knee Joint

Normal knee range of motion varies slightly between individuals and measures approximately 0° to -5° of extension to 140° of flexion. A full arc of motion is required for normal gait and knee function. Loss of normal joint range of motion may occur after a traumatic knee injury and may contribute to increased pain, lower functional outcome scores, and decreased patient satisfaction. Although mu...

Functional problems and arthrofibrosis following total knee arthroplasty.