Mark your calendars for Arthrofibrosis Awareness Day on September 9, 2024! We need your help to spread awareness about this often misunderstood condition.
Announcing Our First Ever Knee Arthrofibrosis Roundtable Discussions
We're thrilled to present the inaugural Expert Panel Discussion by renowned international arthrofibrosis surgeons on our YouTube channel. This groundbreaking event will feature:
Dr. Jason Dragoo (USA)
Dr. Kristoffer Barfod (Denmark)
Dr. Ralf Rosenberger (Austria)
Dr. Luca Deabate (Switzerland)
A second roundtable Expert Panel Discussion will focus on arthrofibrosis physiotherapy treatment, with the following participants:
Othmar Hauer (Austria)
Jamie Palmer (USA) and
Sebastiano Nutarelli (Switzerland)
How You Can Get Involved
Share Your Story
Before September 9, send us your written story about your experience with arthrofibrosis. It can be as long or short as you wish. Email your submissions to iaa.committee@arthrofibrosis.info. While we can't guarantee that your story will be published, as we need to make a selection, it might be shared on social media or featured in a special edition on our website.
Consider including the following points in your story:
Initial Experience: What was your initial surgery or injury that led to your arthrofibrosis?
Post-Injury Struggles: What happened in the months following your surgery or injury? How did you struggle during this time?
Support Systems: Did you receive adequate support from healthcare professionals, family, or friends during your recovery? If not, what was lacking?
Early Interventions: What do you think would have helped you during the early stages of your recovery?
Treatment Satisfaction: Have you been able to find a treatment plan or medical professional that you are happy with? How has this impacted your recovery?
Daily Challenges: What are your daily struggles living with arthrofibrosis? How does it affect your day-to-day life?
Coping Mechanisms: How are you coping with arthrofibrosis? What strategies or practices have you found helpful in managing your condition?
Raising Awareness: What message would you like to share with the broader community about arthrofibrosis?
Make Some Noise on Social Media
On September 9, share your experiences and insights about arthrofibrosis on social media using the hashtags #ArthrofibrosisAwareness and #Arthrofibrosis. Whether you're posting on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, or TikTok, let's make our voices heard and raise awareness together!
Sign and Share Our Petition
Help us educate clinicians about the appropriate treatment for arthrofibrosis by signing our petition. [Sign here] and be sure to share it across your social media platforms.
Your participation and support are crucial in making Arthrofibrosis Awareness Day a success. Together, we can bring attention to this important issue and drive positive change for those affected by arthrofibrosis. Thank you for being part of this vital cause!
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