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

• 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
• Subjects: Arthrofibrosis; Arthroscopic Arthrolysis
• Online Access: http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/5429.pdf&manuscript_id=5429

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