Soft tissue mobilisation techniques using tools designed to exert shear force, breakdown ECM and stimulate blood flow have been developed, and have several trademark names including ASTYM and the Graston Technique. Nat. Zheng, W. et al. Immunol. Reversal of myofibroblast differentiation: a review. Arthrofibrosis is a condition of the knees that causes pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. More research is needed to understand the difference between active and residual arthrofibrosis, as the response of patients within these groups to surgery and exercise may be significantly different. Kita, Y. et al. Pain and some degree of inflammation are recognised symptoms of arthrofibrosis,32 yet some papers on knee arthrofibrosis only discuss stiffness as a symptom, for example,8,11,52 and either specify a painless joint,7 or do not mention pain and inflammation at all. J. Metformin alleviates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats: pharmacological effects and molecular mechanisms. TKA is the standard of care to manage the pain and disability associated with end-stage knee osteoarthritis, with more than 700,000 TKA surgeries performed annually in the United States [35]. 65, 935944 (2008). volume7, Articlenumber:9 (2019) The aims of this mixed methods feasibility study are to (1) record the effect of use of the STAK Tool on knee flexion active range of movement (KROM) immediately following 8 weeks use and 6 months following use, (2) explore patients' experiences of . Thanks also to patients on the website KNEEguru who contributed their experiences of arthrofibrosis. 10, 111118 (2009). Hepatology 61, 10661079 (2015). NF-B regulates genes and cells involved in inflammatory responses,179 including the activation, differentiation and function of inflammatory T cells and inflammasomes.120,134 It directly and indirectly promotes Th17 differentiation, and dysregulated production of NF-B is associated with a range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.120, NF-B upregulates the transcription of chemokines and inflammatory cytokines including TNF-, IL-1 and IL-6 in a range of innate immune cells, inducing inflammation.120,157 NF-B in macrophages and fibroblasts is activated by TGF--activated kinase 1, as well as many of the inflammatory cytokines induced by it,120 leading to another feedback loop of inflammation and fibrosis. The process begins when stress signals stimulate immune cells. Bone Res. Back to top. Wree, A. et al. J. Med. 65, 11451154. Cardinale, J. P. et al. This is due to scar tissue and/or contractures that develop within the knee joint after surgery or an untreated injury. 103). J. Leukoc. 74, 109116 (2000). Exp. Glassberg, M. K. et al. Some degree of shoulder stiffness is very common in clinical practice. Ser. 6, 19 (2015). For example, Evans et al.195 showed that inhibition of DNA methylation enzymes could reverse the downregulation of COX-2 expression in lung fibroblasts and de-activate them. Meng, X. M., Nikolic-Paterson, D. J. CAS Inflammasomes serve as an inflammatory memory, however, it is not yet clear how they remain active in chronic fibrotic diseases.2, Inflammasomes are present in immune cells and a wide variety of cells in tissues, including myofibroblasts and fibroblasts, and are activated by an array of different signals from wounds and infection. Fann, D. Y. et al. Macrophages react to a diverse range of signals by secreting cytokines and chemokines, and are found in close association with myofibroblasts.119 They can be activated by TGF- and can be important in fibrosis.16 Classically activated macrophages (M1) secrete inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-, IL-1 and IL-6.120 M1 also promote the differentiation of Th17 cells, which are also pro-inflammatory (see below). Oehler, S., Neureiter, D., Meyer-Scholten, C. & Aigner, T. Subtyping of osteoarthritic synoviopathy. Fibrosis is a common outcome following total knee arthroplasty. Brown, C. A., Toth, A. P. & Magnussen, B. Br. Castello, L. et al. 62, S15S24 (2015). Aspirin provides a useful means to both reduce inflammation and induce the production of resolvins, and should be used in preference to other NSAIDS where possible. Cell Motil. Bracey, N. A. et al. & Li, M. O. Rev. Sanders, T. L. et al. The regulation of inflammation, myofibroblast proliferation and survival and ECM production involves a highly complex array of mediators, cell types, receptors and interactions. According to current diagnostic criteria, arthrofibrosis can be diagnosed when the limited range of motion in the joint is persistent despite conservative treatments. Arthrofibrosis can develop after an injury or surgery to the joint. & Wright, J. G. An AOA critical issue the outcome of the outcomes movement. di Bonzo, L. V. et al. Phone. Ther. PubMed Central Arthrofibrosis associated with total knee arthroplasty. Tjoumakaris, F. P. et al. Pathol. Arthroscopy 29, 13551361 (2013). For more advanced cases, which may require surgery, it can take much longer. Arthrofibrosis is a common complication of procedures such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The condition is caused by inflammation and the creation of excess of scar tissue.. In addition, a conservative approach to rehabilitation exercises is recommended with adjustments made according to how the joint responds. Indeed, under these conditions it is thought that persistent synthesis of substance P, a known pain sensitiser and activator of mast cells and fibroblasts, occurs, and creates a positive feedback loop.14 In support of this, an increased ratio of sensory nerves (expressing substance P) to sympathetic nerves was found in tissue from arthrofibrotic knees.57 Also of note is the fact that chronic low grade inflammation frequently does not have obvious physical signs or markers in the blood,56 but can nonetheless play a role in active arthrofibrosis. Total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation protocol: whatmakes the difference? Low-dose aspirin can be effective, particularly if taken with omega 3 fatty acids. Sports Med. Proinflammatory T cell status associated with early life adversity. 86, 480482 (2016). If that doesn't solve the problem, then you have the option of two common procedures: manipulation under anesthesia or surgical removal of scar tissue. Di Vita, G. et al. Every case of arthrofibrosis is different. Watson, R. S. et al. Intermittent fasting attenuates inflammasome activity in ischemic stroke. Nat. Arthroscopy 21, 13421347 (2005). In addition, Chaudry et al.237 observed that the 2014 Cochrane Review results may not apply to patients with unique considerations, particularly those that have undergone an MUA and for whom there is a higher than usual risk of adhesions. Metformin inhibits aldosterone-induced cardiac fibroblast activation, migration and proliferation in vitro, and reverses aldosterone+salt-induced cardiac fibrosis in vivo. New advances of DNA methylation in liver fibrosis, with special emphasis on the crosstalk between microRNAs and DNA methylation machinery. Adv. Introduction. Monument, M. J., Hart, D. A., Salo, P. T., Befus, A. D. & Hildebrand, K. A. Posttraumatic elbow contractures: targeting neuroinflammatory fibrogenic mechanisms. Lung Cell. Stretching fibroblasts remodels fibronectin and alters cancer cell migration. 57, 96102 (2013). Natl Acad. Klein-Wieringa, I. R. et al. You may also be referred to physical therapy to improve your use of the joint. Sports Med. The ROM on the left knee was initially 105, but at 2 weeks post-surgery a minor forced bending on a CPM lacking digital control likely caused internal bleeding, and the knee immediately lost ROM, with maximum flexion falling to 70. IL-17mediated monocyte migration occurs partially through CC chemokine ligand 2/monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 induction. Aneurysm-osteoarthritis syndrome with visceral and iliac artery aneurysms. 2012;27(6):11661170. Proc. For example, a recent case report identified a young woman with arthrofibrosis who had only minimal loss of ROM, but considerable pain, inflammation and disability.12 The presence of excessive ECM was confirmed by arthroscopy. Am. The loss of intracellular K+ also activates NLRP3 inflammasomes, which are known to promote fibrosis. The formation of ECM may be localised, for example, cyclops lesions on tendons or generalised to involve much of the joint6,12 (Fig. 106, 8488 (1996). Novel functional sets of lipid-derived mediators with antiinflammatory actions generated from omega-3 fatty acids via cyclooxygenase 2-nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and transcellular processing. 20, 633640 (2002). Noll, S., Garrison, J. C., Bothwell, J. Biomed. If material is not included in the articles Creative Commons license and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. TNF- may also be involved in the memory of insult, as TNF messenger RNA is able to remain elevated for more than 70 days.173, IL-17 upregulates the production of TGF-174 and inflammatory cytokines from chondrocytes and synovial fibroblasts,175 and promotes the survival of fibroblasts.67 IL-17 can directly induce the production of collagen type 1139 and disrupt ECM homoeostasis,176 while promoting MMP production.176,177 It is secreted by a number of cells types, primarily T-helper 17 (Th17), NK cells and mast and myeloid cells.67,164 The feedback loops between IL-17 and IL-6, TNF- and IL-1are considered important drivers of chronic inflammatory diseases,139,175 and suggest a mechanism for the development of chronic fibrosis. Soc. Verjee et al.287 demonstrated that TNF- antibodies inhibited the contractions of myofibroblasts taken from patients with Dupuytrens disease, which involves progressive fibrosis of the palm. Biochem. & Dehaven, K. E. Arthrofibrosis: etiology, classification, histopathology, and treatment. Ther. The debilitating disease, which affects more than 20 percent of adults in the United States, is the leading cause of disability in the nation. Mesarwi, O. Proc. Schroer, W. C. et al. Med. Crit. It's especially common in the knee. Babis, G. C., Trousdale, R. T., Pagnano, M. W. & Morrey, B. F. Poor outcomes of isolated tibial insert exchange and arthrolysis for the management of stiffness following total knee arthroplasty. Wilson, C. L., Mann, D. A. Arthrofibrosis affects people of all ages, although it is rare in children.4. Other times, complications from knee surgery prevent a person from working. J. Immunol. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. 83, 1293412946 (2009). Biol. Actual rates of arthrofibrosis following surgery are likely to be higher than the reported rates, since patients may not be treated surgically.5 Registries of joint replacement outcomes do not include arthrofibrosis unless the patient undergoes a surgical procedure to exchange or remove prostheses,32 and the incidence of untreated arthrofibrosis is unknown. Cold Spring Harb. Tabbaa, A. et al. Res. The patient is a 62 year old female and is 4 weeks post bilateral total knee replacement. The mast cell stabilizer ketotifen fumarate lessens contracture severity and myofibroblast hyperplasia: a study of a rabbit model of posttraumatic joint contractures. Schuetze, K. B. et al. One study found that patients with elbow injuries had significantly less ROM if they were treated surgically instead of non-operatively at 12 weeks.240 Some authors state that MUAs should not be performed due to the risk of fractures, rupture of tendons and cartage damage,35 while others warn that delayed MUA or manipulation that is too aggressive can lead to these complications as well as ossification of the medial collateral ligament and quadriceps.6, Daluga et al.42 found that MUAs significantly increased heterotrophic ossification in an MUA group compared to a control group based on radiographic observations. Evaluation and treatment of disorders of the infrapatellar fat pad. In support of this, one patient on the patient website KNEEguru241 reported that TNF- antibody treatment was effective for managing the pain associated with active arthrofibrosis. Arthroscopy 32, 14021414 (2016). Zhang, Q. et al. Sports Traumatol. Green arrows=posterior capsule. J. Orthop. 46, 9199 (1996). Schneider, P. S. et al. Res. In addition, hypermethylation of micro-RNA promoter regions can result in the upregulation of genes normally supressed by micro-RNA, causing fibrosis.223, Demethylation is triggered by translocation enzymes, and these are downregulated in liver fibrosis, suggesting that an imbalance between methylation and demethylation enzymes contributes to fibrosis.219 In a similar fashion, sirtuins are natural enzymes that remove acetyl groups on histones, providing protection from a range of diseases including fibrosis.224. In many cases, ankle instability itself would receive a rating of between 0 and 20% on the rating schedule. Usher, K.M., Zhu, S., Mavropalias, G. et al. 58, 1220 (2017). You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. Wu, J., Chitapanarux, T., Chen, Y., Soon, R. K. Jr. & Yee, H. F. Jr. Intestinal myofibroblasts produce nitric oxide in response to combinatorial cytokine stimulation. Cartil. Nat. ACL tears have been demonstrated to increase the levels of IL-1 and TNF- in synovial fluid, with levels increasing with the degree of damage and with time since injury.82 It has been suggested that higher levels of these cytokines are responsible for the later development of OA.82 TGF- is also upregulated in the IFP at 2 weeks post-ACL reconstruction surgery,58 potentially contributing to the high rates of arthrofibrosis after this type of surgery. Xylosyltransferases catalyse the production of proteoglycans associated with fibrosis, and are involved in tissue remodelling and myofibroblast proliferation.232, Koeck et al.57 reported an increased ratio of sensory nerves to sympathetic nerves in tissue from the anterior of arthrofibrotic knees compared to OA knees. Health Technol. Hypoxia induces the activation of human hepatic stellate cells LX-2 through TGF- signaling pathway. Dean, C. S., Chahla, J., Mikula, J. D., Mitchell, J. J. Epigenetic regulation of cyclooxygenase-2 by methylation of c8orf4 in pulmonary fibrosis. Sterile activators include nuclear factor kB (NF-B)134 and stimuli generated by cell death or damage, referred to as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPS), which signal the inflammasome via cell receptors. Drug Deliv. 7, 193203 (2014). Theory Pract. Injury prior to surgery is also a risk factor for arthrofibrosis. Orthop. Villegas, M. R. et al. NF-kappaB restricts inflammasome activation via elimination of damaged mitochondria. Sevier, T. L. & Stegink-Jansen, C. W. Astym treatment vs. eccentric exercise for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a randomized controlled clinical trial. During normal wound healing and resolution of inflammation some myofibroblasts become apoptotic, while others revert to the original cell type, however, the processes by which this occurs are not yet understood.90 In fibrosis epigenetic alterations in myofibroblasts increase the activity of inflammatory and pro-fibrotic genes118 (see below in Epigenetic alterations), and appear to serve as a type of memory of the insult.108 Myofibroblasts that have reverted back to fibroblasts are more likely to become re-activated when exposed to further insult.60,90 This has implications for repeated joint surgeries as fibrosis may resolve naturally and unnoticed, but the presence of reverted fibroblasts that serve as a store of pre-fibrotic cells may leave the patient susceptible to arthrofibrosis after subsequent surgeries, as discussed earlier. Biomaterials 34, 31743183 (2013). Koli, K., Myllarniemi, M., Keski-Oja, J. 88, 95105 (2017). Trends Immunol. Exp. Magnussen, R. A. et al. Acad. Invest. Cancer Cell. 11, 664676 (2013). Sci. It is likely that patients with active arthrofibrosis have a higher risk of the return of aggressive arthrofibrosis following surgical intervention or MUA, compared to those with residual arthrofibrosis. Arthrofibrosis of the knee is a significant complication after intraarticular injury, including trauma, infection, surgical repair or reconstruction and knee arthroplasty. Schultz-Cherry, S. & Hinshaw, V. S. Influenza virus neuraminidase activates latent transforming growth factor beta. 12, 16 (2011). 30, 104117 (2015). Devel Ther. Med. Gastrointest. Faris, Me. Arthrofibrosis following total knee replacement (TKR) is a relatively common complication which results in a reduction in knee range of movement and patient dissatisfaction. Most cases resolve with conservative treatment, though, and newer, better treatments are in the works. The lack of well controlled studies makes it difficult to draw conclusions. 74, 430438 (2018). Liu, T., Zhang, L., Joo, D. & Sun, S.-C. NF-B signaling in inflammation. Pardo, A., Cabrera, S., Maldonado, M. & Selman, M. Role of matrix metalloproteinases in the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Studies with evidence of Level I to IV were included. . Typically, inflammatory cytokines are downregulated after a period of time, but the continued presence of inflammatory cytokines and mediators can cause tissue to become pro-inflammatory and fibrosis may develop. 55, 309322 (2016). Oxid. Assoc. Zhang, C. et al. Almost all types of immune cells are involved in fibrosis110 and the pathways are extremely complex. Spira, G. et al. J. Pharmacol. 300, F898F905 (2011). Res. Direct activation of Nlrp3 inflammasome in hepatic stellate cells leads to upregulation of fibrotic markers. 14, 477492 (2002). Pharmacol. Clinically, arthrofibrosis is characterized by limited joint motion and pain [13]. Li, Y. et al. Complications after arthroscopic knee surgery. Am. Arthrofibrosis can be very serious and cause pain plus significant limitations on your mobility and activity levels. Fibrous scar in the infrapatellar fat pad after arthroscopy: MR imaging. 28, 116119 (2013). Sterile arthrofibrosis is typically caused by chronic or repetitive injury or surgery that leads to a dysregulated immune reaction and fibrosis in and/or around a joint2 to varying degrees. 124, 585591 (2004). 359, 10971107 (2008). J. Using these criteria a diagnosis of arthrofibrosis requires a loss of extension, excluding many patients with debilitating arthrofibrosis that have pain and a loss of flexion but not a loss of extension. It is classed as in inflammatory response and can affect all major joints. Appealing a VA disability denial can be a complex and difficult process. Recent research shows that myofibroblasts are capable of reversing differentiation, and understanding the mechanisms of pathogenesis and resolution will be essential for the development of cell-based treatments. Relat. 12, 325338 (2016). Am. Robertson, I. 192, 11971204 (2000). Arthrofibrosis may be a useful candidate for testing new therapies since it can be identified early after surgery, unlike fibrosis of organs that are typically detected late in the disease process. AMPK orchestrates an elaborate cascade protecting tissue from fibrosis and aging. Resolvins: a family of bioactive products of omega-3 fatty acid transformation circuits initiated by aspirin treatment that counter proinflammation signals. . Daidzein reduced ROS and levels of TGF- and when given subcutaneously to rats, reducing lung fibrosis.150, Some of the dietary compounds mentioned above also change epigenetic modifications, and were recently reviewed by Khan et al.281, Vitamin D is required for immune system homoeostasis, reducing TGF-, suppressing the Th17 profile, and supporting regulatory T cells that suppress autoreactive T cells.304 Vitamin D deficiency is correlated with fibrosis of the liver and vitamin D3 inhibits the production of collagen type 1 in the liver305 and in the lung.306 This suggests that this important vitamin may be a useful anti-fibrotic agent.103, Fibrosis may be promoted by a reduced dietary intake of potassium (K+) and low serum K+ levels were associated with liver fibrosis.307 K+ efflux from cells can result from cellular damage and the release of adenosine triphosphate.308 Upregulation of the intermediate/small-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channel alters the membrane potential of cells and promotes fibrogenesis, with effects including higher levels of Ca2+ entry into cells and expression of Ca2+-dependant growth factor genes, cyclins and kinases involved in cell division.309 High-intracellular levels of Ca2+ are associated with cardiac fibrosis202and KCa3.1 silencing in animal models of renal fibrosis decreased the numbers of myofibroblasts and attenuated the development of fibrosis.310 This result appears to be mediated via the Smad2/3 pathway, since KCa3.1 blockade reduced levels of TGF-1, and TGF-1 receptor II.311. Bonniaud, P. et al. in: Giangarra CE, Manske RC. & Caulfield, J. P. Hydraulic distension of the knee: a novel treatment for arthrofibrosis after total knee replacement (case series). J. Respir. Inflammatory cytokines augments TGF-beta1-induced epithelialmesenchymal transition in A549 cells by up-regulating TbetaR-I. Arthrofibrosis used to be much more common after ACL surgery when healthcare providers used to restrict patients' mobility to allow the ligament to heal. Med. 6. Proell, V. et al. 83, 15341536 (2001). 7, 119127 (1999). Papers may not reflect the true rates of arthrofibrosis29 due to reporting bias. One lady used the term arthrofibrosis, and when I looked it up it was what I had been dealing with all these years. Substance P modulates colitis-associated fibrosis. 85, 4764 (2004). Deng, Y. Q. et al. NLRP3 inflammasome activation is required for fibrosis development in NAFLD. Lim, J. Y., Park, C. K. & Hwang, S. W. Biological roles of resolvins and related substances in the resolution of pain. Rev. Hinz, B. et al. Arthrofibrosis is defined as a complication of injury or trauma where an excessive scar tissue response leads to painful restriction of joint motion, with scar tissue forming within the joint and surrounding soft tissue spaces and persisting despite rehabilitation exercises and stretches. van der Slot, A. J. et al. It can also be iatrogenic e.g. J. Collagenase nanocapsules: an approach to fibrosis treatment. Int. Wynn, T. A. Afr. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Google Scholar. Extrahepatic platelet-derived growth factor-beta, delivered by platelets, promotes activation of hepatic stellate cells and biliary fibrosis in mice. Wound Repair Regen. Knee Arthrofibrosis. If they don't help, surgery may be needed to remove the excess scar tissue. 2, 17 (2014). Rev. J. Exp. Metformin prevents peritendinous fibrosis by inhibiting transforming growth factor- signaling. Gilroy, D. W. et al. Curr. Shelbourne, K. D., Patel, D. V. & Martini, D. J. The process of Arthrofibrosis begins when the injury or the surgery leads to the formation of excessive scar tissue. Surg. Med. Moseley, J. Cell. For example, in the event of a disease in the knee joint, knee mobility is lost: In the development of articular ankylosis, benign tissue develops. Arthritis Care Res. Early onset OA may be a risk factor/indicator for developing arthrofibrosis after injury or surgery. Cell Transplant. Unterhauser, F. N., Bosch, U., Zeichen, J. Disord. & Demirel, M. A giant extrasynovial osteochondroma in the infrapatellar fat pad: end stage Hoffas disease. Clin. The authors declare no competing interests. Acad. b Magnetic resonance imaging of the knee of a 49-year-old male with clinical stiffness 2 months following a meniscus operation, showing deep infrapatellar fat pad scarring (long arrow) and shortening of the patella tendon (short arrow) with resultant patella infera (abnormally low lying patella), The causes of arthrofibrosis are poorly understood,27 and explanations frequently depend on the training of authors. Nature 447, 869874 (2007). Misdiagnoses may complicate the understanding of arthrofibrosis. Substance P selectively activates TNF-alpha gene expression in murine mast cells. Pharmacol. Genet. It can also occur after surgery on the knee, such as a knee replacement. Tang, G., Niitsu, M., Ikeda, K., Endo, H. & Itai, Y. Nutr. & Choi, M. E. Therapeutic targets for treating fibrotic kidney diseases. Arthrofibrosis patients on the website KNEEguru241 show that there are a group of patients with active arthrofibrosis, for whom surgical intervention to lyse ECM has proven to be detrimental. . After 5 and half months the arthrofibrosis resolved, and the knee became fully functional without pain and with stable active flexion of about 110. In total, over one million veterans receive service-connected compensation for . Inflamm. However, the usefulness TNF- antibody therapy for managing arthrofibrosis in the wider patient community is unknown. Valproic acid is currently prescribed for migraines and other conditions, and is a histone deacetylase inhibitor.218 Li et al.227 showed that valproic acid could reverse human liver myofibroblast activation in vitro, with the possible involvement of noncoding RNAs. Med. Mol. Evidence, D. & Standards Branch, H. Q. O. Arthroscopic debridement of the knee: an evidence update. Hinz, B. et al. Surg. Metformin prevents and reverses inflammation in a non-diabetic mouse model of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Luckett-Chastain, L. R., Cottrell, M. L., Kawar, B. M., Ihnat, M. A. If there is pathological growth of bone tissue, it is osteoancillosis . Evans, I. C. et al. Johnson, Z. I., Schoepflin, Z. R., Choi, H., Shapiro, I. M. & Risbud, M. V. Disc in flames: roles of TNF- and IL-1 in intervertebral disc degeneration. Cell Mater. 25, 39293937 (2017). 4 Due to obesity and longevity, this is expected to increase six-fold to 672,000 5 and 4,200,000 . Arthroscopy 20, 469473 (2004). Front. 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The process also can cause your muscles and connective tissues to shorten and harden (called contractures.). AJR Am. Clin. Arthrofibrosis of the knee is a common complication, usually caused by trauma or surgery, that results in the loss of knee motion. Thank you very much! J. Exp. 31, 811817 (2011). This review did not exclude trials based on the quality of the research, and only ten studies blinded assessors to CPM use. Immunol. However, patients with minimal loss of flexion may be best treated with conservative, non-surgical interventions given a basal risk of complications of around 4.7% from arthroscopic knee surgery,247 together with the risk of recurring arthrofibrosis. As mentioned previously, this fits with views expressed recently that rehabilitation should be progressed conservatively, and based on the inflammatory response it provokes.12,328. Surgery or an untreated injury evidence update, Meyer-Scholten, C. L., Mann, D. & Standards Branch H...., Zhang, L. 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