How long does it take to heal from a lateral release?

Lateral release surgery is a minimally invasive surgery that is performed via small incisions around the knee. Patients can go home after the procedure. While you will be able to return to your activities within three months with mild discomfort, it will take a year to recover fully.

What is the role of lateral Retinacular release?

Lateral release either in isolation or as part of a more complex stabilisation procedure has been used to treat recurrent patellar instability. The reported proportion of satisfactory results after lateral release alone for patellar instability varies between 30% and 100%.

What is lateral Retinacular release?

How is a lateral retinacular release done? This is an arthroscopic surgery ( a knee “scope” which is performed through 3 small incisions ( about ½ inch each) around the knee. From the inside of the knee the lateral retinaculum is incised, from the inside, allowing the kneecap to untilit itself.

How is the lateral retinacular release surgery done?

How is a lateral retinacular release done? This is an arthroscopic surgery (a knee “scope” which is performed through 3 small incisions (about ½ inch each) around the knee. From the inside of the knee the lateral retinaculum is incised, from the inside, allowing the kneecap to untilit itself.

Can a lateral release be performed as an outpatient?

The lateral release is performed as an arthroscopic knee surgery and can be performed as an outpatient. The usual reason to perform a lateral release is to correct a partially dislocated (subluxated) kneecap that is causing pain.

How is the lateral retinaculum incised in the knee?

From the inside of the knee the lateral retinaculum is incised, from the inside, allowing the kneecap to untilit itself. Releasing the tight lateral tissues takes the strain off the medial tissues which are causing pain.

Who is the doctor for knee lateral release?

Knee Arthroscopy/Lateral Release Rehabilitation Dr. Walter R. Lowe This rehabilitation protocol is designed for patients who have undergone knee arthroscopy or arthroscopic lateral release.