Dr Frank R Noyes
Retired knee surgeon
Degrees: MD
Particular expertise: ACL reconstruction, Multi-ligament reconstruction, Knee replacement, Arthrofibrosis
Website: https://noyeskneeinstitute.com/
Location: Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center, 10663 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45242, United States of America
DR NOYES HAS RETIRED.
Previously based at the Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center in the USA, Dr Frank Noyes was one of the world's most prominent figures when it comes to knee surgery. A prolific researcher and writer, he has published hundreds of studies and articles in the world's top orthopaedic journals and textbooks, changing the face of sports medicine and orthopaedics as we know it.
Contributions
Early signs and symptoms of arthrofibrosis
The triggering of the arthrofibrosis cascade in the knee after injury or surgery sometimes takes clinicians by surprise. Dr Noyes explains.
What triggers arthrofibrosis?
The astute clinician must be alert to knee rehabilitation that is not taking its expected course. Dr Noyes explains...
Anatomic classification of arthrofibrosis
Key to understanding knee arthrofibrosis is awareness of those anatomical soft tissue areas within the joint where adhesions can form.
The knee - range of motion
The monitoring of range of motion of the knee during rehabilitation is a sensitive tool in recognising the onset of arthrofibrosis.
Introduction to arthrofibrosis
Arthrofibrosis of the knee is a devastating complication after injury or surgery, but the astute clinician should be able to recognise the warning signs in time to prevent long term issues.