Scar Tissue and Swelling

Fibrosis in the Knee

Arthrofibrosis is also known as stiff knee syndrome. The condition sometimes occurs in a knee joint that has recently been injured. It can also occur after surgery on the knee, such as a knee replacement. Over time, scar tissue builds up inside the knee, causing the knee joint to shrink and tighten (source: Healthline). Dr. Michael Moon explains fibrosis in the video below.

Scar Tissue, Swelling

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