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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2025

Arthroscopic Arthrolysis, a Minimally Invasive Approach to Treat Arthrofibrosis of the Knee.

Julian Kylies, Hendrik Fahlbusch, Elias Brauneck, Dominik Bannier, Markus T Berninger, Jannik Frings, Karl-Heinz Frosch, Matthias Krause

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Julian KyliesDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Hendrik FahlbuschDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Elias BrauneckDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Dominik BannierDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Markus T BerningerDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Jannik FringsDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Karl-Heinz FroschDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Matthias KrauseDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Arthroscopic arthrolysis is a minimally invasive approach for treating arthrofibrosis of the knee. Arthrofibrosis is a common complication following knee surgery or trauma, resulting in restricted joint motion. Managing arthrofibrosis is challenging and requires various strategies to reduce pain and inflammation while improving range of motion. When conservative treatments fail, more invasive options such as arthroscopic arthrolysis or open arthrolysis may be required. The presented arthroscopic technique successfully restores knee extension, flexion, and patellar mobility while minimizing additional trauma and prevents damage to peripheral structures without causing instability to the knee joint.

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PMCPMC12177482

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