Lattermann Christian, Toth John, Bach Bernard R
University of Kentucky, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Center for Cartilage Repair and Restoration, Kentucky Clinic, Lexington, USA.
Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2007 Jun;15(2):57-60. doi: 10.1097/JSA.0b013e318042af30.
In the last 2 decades many authors have described the use of an isolated lateral retinacular release for the treatment of patellar instability. This review analyzes the published long-term results of this procedure for the treatment of patellar instability. The isolated use of a lateral retinacular release of the patella has not proven to be of long-term benefit for the treatment of patellar instability. It may be used as an adjunct procedure to a proximal or distal realignment of the extensor mechanism. Various pitfalls of a lateral release for patellar instability are discussed.
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