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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2024

Research progress of knee fibrosis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

YangYang Liang, QingQing Zhang, YouFei Fan

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

YangYang LiangDepartment of Sports Trauma and Arthroscopic Surgery, The Affiliated Bozhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Bozhou, China.
QingQing ZhangDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Bozhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Bozhou, China.
YouFei FanDepartment of Sports Trauma and Arthroscopic Surgery, The Affiliated Bozhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Bozhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common sports injury, and ACL reconstruction is an effective surgery for this trauma. Most cases gain good recovery after surgery, while some patients may experience knee stiffness, which is characterized by joint fibrosis, leading to reduced joint mobility, pain, and dysfunction. Currently, various research studies have been conducted to unveil the mechanisms underlying this condition, identifying pre-, intra-, and post-operative risk factors, and testify the efficacy of different therapeutic methods against it. In this review, we summarize the current progress regarding the advancements in knee fibrosis after ACL reconstruction. The risk factors associated with knee fibrosis are systematically delineated, accompanied by an evaluation of the efficacy of various treatment modalities for both the prevention and mitigation of fibrosis. Furthermore, recommendations for future research directions are proposed, offering a foundational basis for subsequent investigations.

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anterior cruciate ligament injuryanterior cruciate ligament reconstructionknee fibrosisrisk factorstreatment

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PMID39498335
PMCPMC11533135

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