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Arthrofibrosis from ACL Injuries Wheeless

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- need to determine whether the fibrosis has primarily affected flexion or extension;
- need to determine either from radiographs or from MRI, whether incorrect tunnel placement, is the cause of the decrease motion and fibrosis;
- also evaluate for patella baja;
- in some cases, severe patella baja may be associated with limited flexion
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: C.R.Wheeless
Institution: Duke
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Language: English

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