DefinitionAdhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body and cause them to stick together.As the body moves, tissues or organs inside are normally able to shift around each other. This is because these tissues have slippery surfaces.Alternative NamesPelvic adhesion; Intraperitoneal adhesion; Intrauterine adhesionCauses, incidence, and risk factorsInflammation (swelling), surgery, or injury can cause adhesions to form almost anywhere in the body, including:In joints such as the shoulerIn the eyesInside the abdomen or pelvisOnce they form, adhesions can become larger or tighter over time. Symptoms or other problems may occur if the adhesions cause an organ or body part to twist, pull out of position, or be unable to move as well.The risk of forming adh