A Severe Case of Arthrofibrosis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction in a 25-Year-Old Female Hispanic Patient: A Case Report.

Arthrofibrosis is the most common postoperative complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. It is caused by an exaggerated immune reaction to a pro-inflammatory trigger that causes abnormal periarticular fibrosis and joint stiffness. The shoulder, elbow, and knee are especially prone to this condition, often following trauma, surgery, or adhesive capsulitis.