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Fig. 2

From: Arthroscopy‐controlled medial reefing and lateral release for recurrent patellar dislocation: clinical, radiologic outcomes and complications

Fig. 2

Surgical procedures of the percutaneous lateral release and medial reefing for recurrent patellar dislocation of the left knee. a Percutaneous lateral release using Metzembaum scissors. b The vastus medialis oblique muscle and medial retinacular complex advanced over the quadriceps tendon and border of the patella, with 5–10 mm of overlap depending on the arthroscopic finding of patellar reduction. VMO, vastus medialis oblique muscle

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