title: [Arthrolysis of the knee joint].
abstract: The surgical treatment of the extensor rigidity of the knee joint described by Payr was performed in fourteen cases at the Orthopedic University Hospital of Giessen. A flexion of more than 90 degrees was achieved in all patients. In case of correct indication, this method has still its value in orthopedia even regarding the changed patient categories.
authors: Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Giessen.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Keemss
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Rettig
mesh_terms: D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods
vernacular_title: Die Arthrolyse des Kniegelenkes.