ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Isolated Arthroscopic Lateral Retinacular Release for Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome.
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- Rehabilitation efficacy of Low-Load blood flow restriction training for lateral patellar compression syndrome.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Trial
- The Lateral Alignment Angle: A Novel Method for Evaluating Lateral Patellar Tilt With High Accuracy, Good Reproducibility, and Independence From Patellofemoral Joint Morphology.Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Article
- To compare the clinical outcomes of intra-capsular vs. extra-capsular lateral retinacular release in the treatment of excessive lateral pressure syndrome of patella using two novel surgical techniques: A retrospective comparative study.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2026Article
- One-year recovery after lateral retinaculum release combined with chondroplasty in patients with lateral patellar compression syndrome.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic release of lateral patellar retinaculum for patellofemoral arthrosis.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- The patellar compression angle: a new, accurate diagnostic angle for lateral patellar compression syndrome.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Effect of Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy and Lateral Retinacular Release on the Articular Cartilage of the Patellofemoral Joint: Analysis Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging T2 Mapping.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Initial investigation into patellofemoral morphology in hemophilic arthritis patients.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Article
- Lateral Retinacular Release for Treatment of Excessive Lateral Pressure Syndrome: The Capsule-Uncut Immaculate (CUI) Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- Patellofemoral instability: Current status and future perspectives.Journal of orthopaedics · 2023Article
- Outcomes, Return to Sport, and Failures of MPFL Reconstruction Using Autografts in Children and Adolescents with Recurrent Patellofemoral Instability: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionEvidence concerning the role of isolated lateral retinacular release (LRR) for lateral patellar compression syndrome (LPCS) dates back at least three decades. Appropriate indications, execution and outcomes still remain unclear and controversial. The present investigation analyzed the midterm result of isolated and arthroscopic LRR for LPCS in a cohort of patients who underwent such procedure at our institution. MATERIAL AND
methodsPatients undergoing isolated arthroscopic LRR for LPCS were identified retrospectively from our electronic database. All procedures were performed by two experienced surgeons. Patients with bony and/or soft tissues abnormalities, patellofemoral instability, moderate to severe chondral damage were not included. Patients with previous surgeries were not included, as were those who underwent combined interventions. Clinical scores and complications were recorded.
results31 patients were recruited in the present investigation. The mean follow-up was 86.0 ± 22.8 months. The mean age of the patients at the index operation was 34.2 ± 13.1 years. A total 55% (17 of 31) were women, and 58% (18 of 31) had involved the right knee. The mean hospitalization length was 3.5 ± 1.4 days. At a mean follow-up of 86.0 ± 22.8 months, the numeric rating scale (NRS) was 1.2 ± 0.8, the Kujala score was 91.3 ± 11.3, the Lysholm score was 93.1 ± 15.0, and the Tegner score was 5.0 ± 1.8. At the latest follow-up, 9 of 31 (29.0%) of patients experienced compilations. One patient (3.2%) had a post-operative hemarthrosis which was managed conservatively. Six patients (19.4%) reported a persistent sensation of instability, without signs of patellar dislocation or subluxation. One patient underwent an arthroscopic meniscectomy, and another patient an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
conclusionisolated arthroscopic lateral retinacular release for lateral patellar compression syndrome is feasible and effective, achieving satisfying results at more than seven years following the procedure.
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