Knee scar tissue, also called arthrofibrosis, is painful and debilitating. Learn more about this condition, the signs and symptoms, when to see your doctor, and possible treatment options.

Early reconstruction of multiligament knee injuries increases postoperative arthrofibrosis compared with delayed reconstruction: study . Written by Dr Supreeth D R Published On ...

Stiffness or a reduced range of motion is something that about 5-10% of knee replacement patients experience. This condition, known as arthrofibrosis, can limit your ability to bend or straighten ...

Arthrofibrosis is a condition in which you have a buildup of scar tissue around a joint, usually after a traumatic injury or surgical procedure. It's especially common in the knee. Arthrofibrosis can ...

Results showed 3.9% of pediatric and adolescent patients who underwent ACL reconstruction developed arthrofibrosis; however, skeletally immature patients had significantly lower rates of ...

Arthrofibrosis is a severe disabling postoperative complication after TKA which may lead to knee stiffness and constant pain. As the annual incidence of TKA rises into the millions [35–37], great ...

If a child does develop arthrofibrosis, they may need to return to the operating room to improve motion. “We hope our findings help more surgeons become aware of arthrofibrosis risk in patients with ...

Frozen shoulder is a painful and disabling condition affecting the ligaments that form the shoulder joint capsule. Patients experience severe stiffening of their affected shoulder which can last ...

Dr. Noyes explains the symptoms of arthrofibrosis and the treatment options available at the Mercy Health Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.