Total Knee Replacement, partial knee replacement MJRC India

Arthroscopic lateral release

A lateral release is done for the following conditions (non exhaustive) Lateral retinacular syndrome, lateral maltracking, lateral subluxation of the patella, and chondromalacia patella with no radiological evidence. I prefer to do it by a semi open method after a preliminary arthroscopy to evaluate maltracking, and the status of the knee. Arthroscopic lateral release avoids the division of the retinacular arteries and postoperative hematomas. I splint the knee for 24 hours and then commence CPM. Cryotherapy is used for a week. Partial weight bearing crutch ambulation is advisable for six weeks. Return to normal activity is possible after six weeks.