After failure of conservative treatment for painful patellofemoral malalignment: lateral release or realignment?
This article reviews the clinical evaluation that must be undertaken after conservative treatment has failed and presents the indications for lateral release and realignment.
Fulkerson
J P
JP
Schutzer
S F
SF
D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002358:Cartilage, Articular; D005269:Femur; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications; D007719:Knee Joint; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010329:Patella; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery