Pitfalls of the lateral retinacular release

The treatment of patellofemoral pain is fraught with pitfalls; however, most of these pitfalls can be recognized. Results of LRR in appropriate circumstances are reasonably good, and the complications are acceptably low. Risk factors for poor results are identifiable, and avoidance of the common com...

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Published inClinics in sports medicine Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 279
Main Authors Busch, M T, DeHaven, K E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1989
Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential
Femur - surgery
Humans
Knee Joint - surgery
Ligaments, Articular - surgery
Pain - etiology
Pain Management
Patella - surgery
Postoperative Care
Risk Factors
Tendons - surgery
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Summary:The treatment of patellofemoral pain is fraught with pitfalls; however, most of these pitfalls can be recognized. Results of LRR in appropriate circumstances are reasonably good, and the complications are acceptably low. Risk factors for poor results are identifiable, and avoidance of the common complications are necessary to achieve reliable results. Cases of persistent pain after LRR must be approached in a thorough and orderly fashion. There should be clear indications and cautious expectations for the success of subsequent procedures.
ISSN:0278-5919
DOI:10.1016/S0278-5919(20)30835-8