Stiff Knee Syndrome (in medical lingo, Arthrofibrosis)
This condition can 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. Scar tissue from stiff knee syndrome can severely impact your knee’s range of motion. In the most severe instances, it can result in a permanent inability to bend and straighten the knee. Some knee stiffness following a total knee replacement is normal. Severe stiffness is not. So how do you know if you have stiff knee syndrome? • You walk with a bent knee • There is increased amount of pain which could be the result of stiff knee syndrome, especially when it occurs along with reduced flexibility. • There is swelling in the soft tissue around your knee. This is different than swelling due to fluid buildup. Successful Recovery from Total Knee Replacement FREE Check Up Event So by request, I’m hosting our 2nd Annual “Successful Recovery from Total Knee Replacement FREE Check Up Event” here at Orthopedic and Balance Therapy Specialists: Monday March 19, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Valparaiso location at 3125 Calumet Ave., Suite 8 (next to the YMCA) Tuesday March 20, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Crown Point location at 11055 Broadway, Suite B (in the On Broadway complex) Tuesday March 20, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM La Porte location at 1405 E. Lincolnway Suite B (across Route 2 from Walmart) Here’s some of what you’ll learn during the event: • The #1 risk factor for developing severe stiffness and how you can combat this • The top 3 things you can do to prevent Stiff Knee Syndrome and not have to worry about it • Why this one thing you do before surgery can improve your chances of a quicker recovery by 29% • The 3 most effective simple do-it-yourself techniques to ensure successful recovery from total knee replacement • And how NASA Technology can help get you to the “new” you quickly and easily following total knee replacement So call my office now at 219 779-8377 in Valpo; 219-476-3337 in Crown Point; 219-380-0809 in La Porte to reserve your spot. Due to the interactive nature of this event, we are limiting attendance to only 12 spots for each location.
Sincerely,
Dr. Arlan Alburo, PT, DPT, MTC
PS-Call my office NOW at 219 779-8377 in Valpo; 219-476-3337 in Crown Point; 219-380-0809 in La Porte to reserve your spot for the Successful Recovery from Total Knee Replacement FREE Check Up Event on Monday March 19, 2018 from 1-5 PM at my Valparaiso office, and on Tuesday March 20 from 1-5 PM at my Crown Point and La Porte offices.
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