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Recurrent patella dislocation treated by closed lateral retinacular release

R Miller1, J Bartlett

  • 1Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, England.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Closed lateral retinacular release effectively treated recurrent patella dislocation in selected patients. This minimally invasive procedure showed favorable outcomes compared to major realignment surgeries.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine

Background:

  • Recurrent patella dislocation poses a significant challenge in orthopedic practice.
  • Existing surgical interventions for recurrent patella dislocation often involve complex realignment procedures with varying success rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of closed lateral retinacular release for treating recurrent patella dislocation.
  • To compare the outcomes of this technique with traditional major realignment procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 39 patients with recurrent patella dislocation underwent closed lateral retinacular release.
  • Patients were retrospectively reviewed after a mean follow-up period of 28 months.

Main Results:

  • Thirty out of thirty-nine patients (76.9%) experienced substantial improvement following the procedure.

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  • Two patients (5.1%) sustained further dislocations.
  • Hemarthrosis was the most common complication, observed in four patients (10.3%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Closed lateral retinacular release is an effective treatment option for carefully selected patients suffering from recurrent patella dislocation.
    • This technique offers significant advantages over more invasive major realignment procedures, including a favorable complication profile.