My surgeon said he had heard of a study out of Europe where they used radiation. Apparently they have been doing it for folks who develop heterotopic ossification. Mine was at a cancer hospital attached to the surgical hospital where I had my knee revision. He suggested it might kill off those inflammatory cells that generate the Arthrofibrotic scar tissue after surgery. So far, I have about 100 degrees of flexion, and I still have 0 degrees extension. My first knee replacement, 10 years ago, generated so much Arthrofibrosis that I only had 40 degrees flexion, between 20 and 60. I limped for those ten years, so the ligaments and tendons shrunk, and they were LOADED with fibrotic tissue. He removed them and put in a hinge. I'm still experiencing some swelling, but I use the ice machine regularly to deal with that - didn't have one the first time around - highly recommend it. Sending you lots of good luck - you deserve it, after the rocky experience you've had. Best wishes! Oh - by the way, if your surgeon can use a cauterizer to avoid generating lotsa blood during surgery, that would help - and no tourniquet if possible. Look at the International Arthrofibrosis Association website - they have a great deal of helpful advice.