A clinical follow-up of the pes anserinus transplantation for chronic anteromedial rotatory instability of the knee.
Twenty-seven patients with chronic anteromedial rotatory instability were treated by pes anserinus transplant with an 85% satisfactory result. Muscle rehabilitation is absolutely essential for a good result. Delay of surgery by prolonged conservative management may contribute to the development of degenerative changes in the medial compartment.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D009068:Movement; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012399:Rotation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous