Key result
Closed lateral release using a Smillie knife for unstable patella syndrome yielded results comparable to major surgical procedures, though a small percentage required a second operation.
Why the study?
Does closed lateral release using a Smillie knife effectively treat unstable patella syndrome compared to major surgical procedures?
Population
Patients with unstable patella syndrome
Comparison
Closed lateral release of the lateral patellar… vs More major surgical procedures
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May support closed lateral release as initial option for unstable patella; leaves open need for randomized trials versus major procedures.
Does closed lateral release using a Smillie knife effectively treat unstable patella syndrome compared to major surgical procedures?
Closed lateral release is a simple and effective initial procedure for unstable patella syndrome that may prevent the need for more major surgical interventions.
Chen et al. (1984) studied Unstable patella syndrome. Closed lateral release using a Smillie knife vs. Major surgical procedures was evaluated. Closed lateral release using a Smillie knife for unstable patella syndrome yielded results comparable to major surgical procedures, though a small percentage required a second operation.
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