Surgery in other parts of body?
Does anyone know if surgeries in other parts of the body can increase scar tissue response in the knee? I have a deviated septum and have had arthrofibrosis (extension and flexion loss) for 8 years, my ent doctor wants to do surgery on my nose, could this increase the scar tissue response in future knee surgeries? I'm probably just being extra worried lol just wondering if anyone has any knowledge on this
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There isn't a simple answer to this great question, since it depends on many factors, however, in general an inflammatory stimulus elsewhere in the body can increase current arthrofibrosis symptoms in a joint. For example, getting the flu, or menstrual inflammation, can create worse joint symptoms. This is due to inflammatory cytokines (signaling molecules) and cells being transported via the blood to other locations. Usually, this increase in symptoms will resolve.
However, it's unlikely that surgery to another part of the body will increase the risk of (new) arthrofibrosis developing in the future, unless there is a significant and ongoing inflammatory response.
Kayley