Arthrofibrosis: Post-Knee Injury Stiffness Challenges Recovery
Arthrofibrosis, a condition causing knee stiffness post-injury or surgery, poses challenges to recovery and active lifestyles. While specific long-term treatments are not well-addressed, related conditions offer insights into regenerative therapies and conservative management.
Arthrofibrosis risk escalates with knee trauma severity or surgery duration, leading to scar tissue buildup and reduced knee motion. Symptoms include flexed knee gait, persistent knee pain, swelling, weak quadriceps, and knee hotness. Preventive measures include use of a CPM machine, compression dressing, cryotherapy, and suction drain. Treatments range from manipulation and arthroscopic/open surgery to physical therapy and rehabilitation activities like CPM machine use, exercise, and bracing. Regenerative therapies and conservative management, effective in knee arthritis, may also aid long-term arthrofibrosis treatment.
Arthrofibrosis, a debilitating condition post-knee injury or surgery, impacts recovery and active lifestyles. While specific long-term treatments are limited, preventive measures and therapies for related conditions offer hope. Further research is needed to develop targeted treatments for arthrofibrosis.
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