TY  - JOUR
AU  - Gerbino, Peter G.
PY  - 2015
TI  - Lateral retinacular release and reconstruction
JF  - Annals of Translational Medicine; Vol 3, Supplement 1 (May 15, 2015): Annals of Translational Medicine
Y2  - 2015
KW  - 
N2  - In 1974, Merchant and Mercer published, “Lateral release of the patella: A preliminary report”. The operation rapidly became the answer for any type of anterior knee pain. This resulted in overuse of the procedure and use for inappropriate indications. As complications mounted, scientific analysis found the appropriate indications which were patellar tilt and excessively tight lateral retinacular tissues. In patients with patellar dislocations or hyperlaxity, lateral release alone has not been found to be as useful, but can be combined with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction.
UR  - https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/6261