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A potential mode of action for Anakinra in patients with arthrofibrosis following total knee arthroplasty.
Scientific reports - 10 Nov 2015
Dixon David, Coates Jonathon, del Carpio Pons Alicia, Horabin Joanna, Walker Andrew, Abdul Nicole, Kalson Nicholas S, Brewster Nigel T, Weir David J, Deehan David J, Mann Derek A, Borthwick Lee A
Abstract excerpt
Arthrofibrosis is a fibroproliferative disease characterised by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix components intra-articularly leading to pain and restricted range of movement. Although frequently observed following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) no therapeutic options exist. A pilot study demonstrated that intra-articular injection of Anakinra, an IL-1R antagonist, improved range of movement and pain...
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