title: [Lateral release of the patella. I--Diagnostics, indications].
abstract: Basic principles of diagnostics of the patello-femoral joint are presented. Indications for arthroscopic subcutaneous patellar lateral release are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Ortopedii AM, Białymstoku.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Latosiewicz
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography