Millett

This is a list of OS names in the U.S who have demonstrated success in dealing with Arthrofibrosis. This list was composed by forum users. Some names denoted by (TKR) are also known to handle Arthrofibrosis after TKR.

Dr David Blaha - Michigan, USA (TKR)

Dr Scott Dye- San Francisco, CA, USA

Millett PJ, Johnson B, Carlson J, Krishan S and Steadman JR. Rehabilitation of the arthrofibrotic knee. Am J Orth. 2003;11:531-538.

This is a review article discussing the significance of prevention and early recognition of arthrofibrosis. The authors note that arthrofibrosis of the knee can be localised or global, and can restrict flexion or extension of the knee or movement of the patellofemoral joint.

Millett PJ, Wickiewicz TL and Warren RF. Motion loss after ligament injuries to the knee. Part I: Causes. Am J Sports Med. 2001;29:664-675.

This paper, published in 2001, reviews the concepts at that time on terminology, incidence and risk factors for motion loss of the knee after ligament injury or surgery. The authors then outline the published opinions regarding diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Terminology

The authors feel that people need to use precise terminology when describing motion loss, and recommend that -

Millett PJ, Williams RJ, and Wickiewicz TL. Joint debridement and soft tissue release as a salvage procedure for the severely arthrofibrotic knee.