What is Lateral Release?
Category: Procedures
A lateral release is a surgical procedure used to help realign the kneecap. The kneecap moves up and down in a groove on the end of the thigh bone as the knee bends. A lateral release is helpful when the lateral retinaculum is too tight.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 3 | 0 | |
| Patellofemoral pain syndrome | 2 | 0 | |
| Hypermobility syndrome | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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