ArticleArthroscopy techniques2021
Lateral Patellar Retinaculum Z-Lengthening.
Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Rare Presentation of Idiopathic Medial Patellar Instability: Case Report and Review of the Literature.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Factors Associated With the Decision to Perform a Lateral Retinacular Release or Lengthening During Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in the JUPITER Cohort.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Surgical Techniques to Address Patellofemoral Instability: An Individualized Approach.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic Lateral Retinacular-Lengthening Procedure.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- 4-in-1 Quadricepsplasty for Fixed and Habitual Dislocation of Patella.Arthroscopy techniques · 2022Article
- Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy With Matrix-Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and Lateral Retinacular Lengthening for a Patellar Chondral Defect.Video journal of sports medicineArticle
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
The lateral retinaculum is a 2-layered structure. The plane between the superficial oblique fibers and the deep transverse fibers allows for coronal plane Z-lengthening of the lateral retinaculum. The lengthening procedure can be used for treatment of lateral patellar hypercompression syndrome or as an adjunct to surgical procedures undertaken to address patellar instability. This article describes the surgical technique for lateral retinacular lengthening. LEVEL 1: Knee. LEVEL 2: Malalignment, patellofemoral, other.
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