Abstract
Patellar realignment procedures for lateral patellar instability often involve open
approaches to imbricate the medial soft tissues. We present a technique to balance
the soft tissues to correct lateral patellar instability that is performed entirely
arthroscopically. A retinacular release is performed laterally and the soft tissues
are imbricated medially using arthroscopic suture passing and knot tying techniques.
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 17, No 5 (May-June),
2001: pp 555–557
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*Address correspondence and reprint requests to Christopher S. Ahmad, M.D., 1211 Sunset Plaza Dr, #113, Los Angeles, CA 90069, U.S.A. E-mail: [email protected]
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© 2001 Arthroscopy Association of North America. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
