Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery

This is an arthroscopic surgery which is performed through 3 small incisions ( about ½ inch each) around the knee. From the inside of the knee the lateral retinaculum is incised, from the inside, allowing the kneecap to untilit itself.

Symptoms

• Pain in the front of the knee, especially when you squat, jump, kneel, or use stairs (most often when going down stairs).
• A feeling of popping, grinding, slipping, or catching in your kneecap when you bend or straighten your leg

Causes

• It is caused by imbalances in the forces controlling patellar tracking during knee flexion and extension, particularly with overloading of the joint.
• Risk factors include overuse, trauma, muscle dysfunction, tight lateral restraints, patellar hypermobility, and poor quadriceps flexibility

FAQ

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