A little background info:
I have had both knees replaced. RTKR was in May of 2020, LTKR August 2023. I had severe Covid February 2021.
RTKR, prior to having Covid - no issues
LTKR, after having Covid - arthrofibrosis with 2 LOAs and it is returning, yet again.
Spinal fusion revision (L3-L5) and new level fused (L5-S1) August 2024 - am now dealing with “excessive scar tissue” resulting in FBSS
After having Covid, my body reacts differently to things and I’m just not the “same”. I also had a reaction to the vaccine and broke out in hives. I have never had an issue with vaccines.
After all of that info 😂 my question is this: Has there been any research regarding whether or not having Covid or Long Haul Covid increases the risk for AF? I can’t help but feel that there is a connection.
ANY input:info is greatly appreciated ❤️
Thanks, it's helpful to have these discussions and explore.
Hopefully arthrofibrosis is beginning to get the recognition that people need, so they have a diagnosis, rather than rates increasing.
It would make a very interesting research topic to look for associations between covid and arthrofibrosis, thanks for the idea! It would also make a lot of sense to screen people pre-operatively for recent covid infection and long covid, so they can have more careful monitoring and help with therapy.
Please feel free to ramble ☺️
Kayley