title: Modified Hauser operation for patellar instability. Immediate mobilization of 35 knees, a 5-8 year follow-up study.
abstract: We performed a follow-up examination of 35 knees with chronic patellar instability treated by a modified Hauser operation: medialization and distalization of the tibial tubercle without dorsal transfer, and fixation of the tubercle rigidly with 2 cortical screws. Cast immobilization was not used and the patients were allowed to mobilize the knee immediately. The follow-up period was 6 (5-8) years. 27 of 35 knees were excellent or good at follow-up, while 8 patients were more or less dissatisfied with the result. 5 knees had arthrosis at follow-up. No severe complications occurred, nor did the rate of minor complications differ from earlier reports.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Salo District Hospital, Finland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rantanen
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paananen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods; D010329:Patella; D012008:Recurrence