Evaluation Of Range Of Motion After Arthroscopic Arthroloysis In Postoperative Arthrofibrosis Of The Knee

Arthrofibrosis continue to be a difficult complication of operative procedures of trauma about the knee. We present our experience in 8 cases of arthroscopic Arthrolysis between 1997 and 2001. in 3 Cases the etiology was prior Knee ligament surgery and 5 cases had sustained fractures about the knee....

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Main Authors: Moghtader Azadi G, Tahmasby MT
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2003-07-01
Series:Tehran University Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/5429.pdf&manuscript_id=5429
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Summary:Arthrofibrosis continue to be a difficult complication of operative procedures of trauma about the knee. We present our experience in 8 cases of arthroscopic Arthrolysis between 1997 and 2001. in 3 Cases the etiology was prior Knee ligament surgery and 5 cases had sustained fractures about the knee. Technique begins with the liberation of the adhesions of suprapatellar Pouch, continues down both gutters , and ends with a cleaning of the notch where necessary. The result obtained are very satisfactory, with an average increase in the arc of mobility of 61 degrees."n 
ISSN:1683-1764
1735-7322