title: Soft-tissue release of the knee in children with juvenile chronic arthritis.
abstract: We report the results of 23 soft-tissue release procedures in 15 patients who had juvenile chronic arthritis. The operation, which includes hamstring tenotomies and posterior capsulotomy, is a safe and effective way of eliminating contracture, relieving pain and improving function.
authors.affiliation: Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, England.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Ansell
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Swann
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography