Now, semaglutide looks set to transform almost every area of medicine. These surprising benefits appear to be due to the potent anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects of semaglutide [1] on the whole body, with systemic reductions in oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines [2] (the signalling molecules the body makes).

I recently started using a whole-body vibration platform daily and in just a couple of weeks I have experienced impressive improvements in low back pain and leg muscle control. I think that, used carefully, there is real potential for whole-body vibration to help people with arthrofibrosis.

Nickel, cobalt, chromium and bone cement are the most likely to cause an allergic reaction but titanium, stainless steel and other materials are allergenic (create allergies) in some people with orthopaedic implants. Corrosion, wear and immune attack on implants cause degradation and the release of metallic ions and particles into the body. Nonetheless, it’s important to note that having arthrofibrosis does not necessarily mean you have a metal allergy, this is only one of many potential causes