[Operative treatment of recurrent dislocation of the patella by Brückner (author's transl)]

It is reported on the experiences of 43 patients, which surgery was performed on because of recurrent dislocation of the patella. In all these cases we applied the restraining operation by Brückner. The advantage of this method is the earlier training without a cast. The operative method and the postoperative training are explained. Until now recidives were not discovered.