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Medial dislocation or subluxation of the patella is a disabling condition that can occur after an isolated lateral release, or after lateral release in combination with tibial tubercle transfer or medial soft tissue imbrications.
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Teitge, R.A., Torga-Spak, R. (2011). Reconstruction of the Lateral Patellofemoral Ligament: How I Do It. In: Sanchis-Alfonso, V. (eds) Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-507-1_33
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