**5.3 Results**

Numerous authors have reported significant improvements of range of motion after lysis of adhesions from 35o to 68o. 32,33,34,35 The most common adverse outcome of this procedure is the inability to restore complete range of motion. 32,33,35 Several authors have also noted marked post-operative tenderness in the region of the infrapatellar fat pad, which resolved with non-operative measures. 32,33 Hematoma is rare with modern techniques using radiofrequency ablation and meticulous hemostasis during the procedure.
