Arthroscopy update #5. Rehabilitation after arthroscopic lateral retinacular release.
This study compares postoperative quadriceps strength with functional results in a homogeneous population with isolated anterior knee pain and patellofemoral instability. Although several factors may interfere with the success of lateral retinacular release, this study suggests that poor quadriceps rehabilitation is the single factor preventing total return to athletic participation in patients with lateral subluxation. Many patients seem to adopt changes in life-style in order to accommodate weakened quadriceps and remain symptom free.
Wasilewski
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts.
Purnell
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Cohen
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies