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Journal of Orthopedic Education

Volume  3, Issue 1, January - June 2017, Pages 39-42
 

Original Article

Results of Arthroscopic Lateral Retinacular Release: A Retrospective Study

Santosh Kumar K.*, Siddarth Mahesh**

*Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560070. **Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560010.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454.7956.3117.7

Abstract

Introduction: Arthroscopic release of the lateral retinaculum of the knee is a common procedure that is indicated for patients who have patellofemoral pain, a tight lateral retinaculum, and lateral patellar tilt and who have failed conservative treatment. Methodology: Arthroscopic lateral retinacular release was performed on 105 knees in 79 patients. Radiographic examination of the knee should include anteroposterior, axial view (sunrise view in 30 to 45 degrees of knee flexion), and a 30­degree lateral view.  The lateral view is particularly useful, as it demonstrates the shape of the trochlear groove, the patellar height, and the relationship of the patella to the trochlear groove. Results: Majority of the patients in our study were females accounting to 43 of the total 79 cases. Majority of the patients in our study had excellent to good results with good functional outcome. 2 patients had poor results with no improvement in pain with respect to grading of functional knee score. Conclusion: Patients with grade I and grade II chondromalacia have excellent results with arthroscopic lateral retinacular release.

Keywords: Arthroscopic Release; Lateral Retinaculum; Knee.


Corresponding Author : Santosh Kumar K.*