Background and purpose The optimal treatment for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis is
unclear at present. We systematically reviewed the highest level of available evidence on …

The lateral patellofemoral joint soft tissues contain key structures that surround and balance
the joint. These structures can affect joint tracking, stability, and force distribution. It is …

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Excision of the eroded lateral patellar facet has been suggested as an acceptable treatment
for short-term pain reduction in patients with isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis. The …

Lateral retinacular release is a useful resource in knee surgery that can be used for
disorders of the extensor mechanism. For many years, it was indiscriminately used in the …

Purpose Iatrogenic medial patellar instability (IMPI) is a disabling but easily missed
condition that is most often seen as a late complication of lateral retinacular release (LRR) …

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you to apply that knowledge to the planning, development, and implementation of …

Background This study evaluated the effects of concomitant lateral patellar retinacular
release (LPRR) during medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Methods We …

Tightness of the lateral patellofemoral (PF) soft tissues is associated with many PF disorders,
including lateral patellar compression syndrome, lateral patellar instability, and PF arthritis …

Purpose Patellofemoral (PF) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of anterior knee pain.
Combined PF and medial tibiofemoral (TF) OA is common in older adults. We evaluated the …