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SUBMITTER: Prasathaporn N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4175167 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Prasathaporn Niti N Kuptniratsaikul Somsak S Kongrukgreatiyos Kitiphong K
Arthroscopy techniques 20140728 4
Patellar instability is a common problem resulting in anterior knee pain. The medial patellofemoral ligament, which is part of the medial retinaculum, is often injured, and this damaged structure can affect normal patellar movement. Medial retinacular plication can correct this main pathology of patellar instability. Many studies have shown good to excellent results with medial retinacular plication with or without lateral retinacular release. This medial retinacular plication technique can also ...[more]