Fig. 4.
The beginning of an outside-in lateral retinacular release is shown. A Number 15 surgical blade is used to nick the retinaculum 1 cm lateral to the patella at the midpatellar level. Q = quadriceps; P = patella; PT = patellar tendon.
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