title: [Anterior transfer of the gracilis in repairing of recurrent dislocation and subluxation of the patella].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To introduce anterior transfer of the gracilis in the treatment of recurrent subluxation and dislocation of the patella, and evaluate its effects.
  
  
  METHODS
  Six patients with recurrent subluxation of the patella and 2 patients with postoperative recurrence of dislocation of the patella were treated with anterior transfer of the gracilis based on the lateral retinacular release and medial tightening. The efficacy was reviewed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean follow-up time was 22.4 months. No recurrence of subluxation of the kneecap occurred, and 7 cases had excellent results.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Anterior transfer of the graciclis in repairing recurrent subluxation of the patella is easy to perform, and can effectively avoid the recurrence of subluxation of the patella.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
authors.forename: You
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Cai-jiang
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Xiang-sheng
authors.initials: XS
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D031222:Patellar Dislocation / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D055502:Secondary Prevention