Proximal realignment

The concept of lateral retinacular lengthening where the two layers of the lateral retinaculum are cut at different levels, and loosened and then reattached.

• Proximal realignment procedures
• Forum discussions

Proximal realignment procedures

Proximal realignment procedures are those surgeries above the kneecap that aim to realign the patella. These include -

• Lateral release
• Lateral retinacular lengthening
• Medial reefing or plication
• Galeazzi procedure

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Forum discussions

• bilateral proximal distal realignment TTT

  Discussion about difficulties with rehabilitation after realignment procedures.

• proximal patella realignment- questions regarding recovery

  Overcoming stiffness after being braced for some time after realignment suregery.

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