title: What is the role of lateral retinacular release?
abstract: We have reviewed the literature to establish the role of lateral retinacular release in the management of disorders of the extensor apparatus of the knee. The scientific evidence for intervention is explored and reports on outcome are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK. rupert@doctors.net.uk
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Clifton
authors.forename: C Y
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Nutton
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D031222:Patellar Dislocation / Q000601:surgery*; D057071:Patellofemoral Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D046788:Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome