Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to access a lot of relevant information related to health issues.
The human knee which was the last of my concern until January is a popular topic on the Internet. Knee injuries are frequent, surgeries are often followed by complications and remedies to the complications can also lead to complications.
The most common issue after the ACL/MCL reconstruction is indeed the arthrofibrosis or the accumulation of scarring tissues which is a natural response of the injured body. Arthrofibrosis limits the patient's knee mobility and creates stiffness, pain and fatigue.
Getting rid of the scarring tissue is sometimes possible through appropriate physical therapy including massage of the scar area. Sometimes, cortisone shots or oral medication are necessary. If both treatments are not providing relief, then arthroscopy can be the only way to proceed.
I have spent part of the day browsing the Internet and read tons of articles related to the procedure and although every surgery under total anesthesia presents risks, it looks like the arthroscopy can be the solution to my limited mobility if in addition I don't want to damage my joint any further.
I have a physical therapy session on Tuesday and an appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday and my hope it to put everything related to my knee behind me and enjoy life to its full extent once more.
I refuse to loose the battle. I miss my knee and I will do whatever is needed to get it back.
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