Affiliations: [a] Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China | [b] Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China | [c] Hebei Provincial Orthopedic Biomechanics key laboratory, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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Corresponding author: Feng Zhang, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China. Tel.: +86 311 66776711; Fax: +86 311 66776711; E-mail: zjk20019@126.com.
Abstract: Arthrofibrosis is a common complication for patients with bone fracture following external and internal fixation. In this review, we summarize the related factors and significant pathways for joint adhesion following fracture surgery. Moreover, the different types of treatments and related preventive measures are also discussed. Many factors related to the development and treatment of arthrofibrosis are discussed in this review in order to provide possible clues for the prospective targets to develop new medication or treatments for preventing or reducing the joint adhesion following orthopedic surgery.
