Arthrolysis

Arthrolysis is the surgical cutting and removing of scar tissue in a stiff joint.

 

Adhesions

The scar tissue may be consequent on adhesions.

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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Arthroscopic arthrolysis of the knee. Mariani PP, Gigli C and Ferretti A. Ital J Orthop Traumatol. 1988 Jun;14(2):149-56.

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