Stepwise Lengthening of the Quadriceps Extensor Mechanism for Severe Obligatory and Fixed Patella Dislocators. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • We introduce an algorithm of independently performing vastus lateralis lengthening followed by Z lengthening of the rectus and intermedius portion of the quadriceps tendon to treat fixed and obligatory patellar instability in the pediatric population. Performing this procedure in conjunction with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction minimizes subsequent episodes of instability without creating extensor mechanism weakness or contracture.

publication date

  • April 18, 2021

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC8185808

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85105263605

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.eats.2021.01.034

PubMed ID

  • 34141549

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 10

issue

  • 5