With the advent of effective arthroscopic methods of intra-articular surgery, it has become possible to lyse intra-articular adhesions under direct vision using arthroscopic techniques. This article reviews the present indications for this procedure, the techniques, the methods of after-care, and the reported results. Previous studies and an additional series of patients are reviewed.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to systematically review multiligament knee injury (MLKI) outcome studies to determine definitions of arthrofibrosis (AF) and provide information about incidence, management as well as potential risk factors.
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With the advent of effective arthroscopic methods of intra-articular surgery, it has become possible to lyse intra-articular adhesions under direct vision using arthroscopic techniques. This article reviews the present indications for this procedure, the techniques, the methods of after-care, and the reported results. Previous studies and an additional series of patients are reviewed.
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