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"lateral release" knee surgery

post #1 of 5
8/2/09 at 12:03am
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Has anyone here had experience with a "lateral release" (for patella mis-alignment) and can shed light on recovery/rehab time; and whether you were ever able to resume leg workouts like running, squatting, etc?
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post #2 of 5
8/2/09 at 9:36am
If this is an anthropometric disorder it may be beneficial. If you got an acute case of patellar tendinitis and want it to go away quickly, I would definitely advise against orthopaedic surgery...
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post #3 of 5
8/2/09 at 3:52pm
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Thanks. Unfortunately it is an anthropometric problem. I've gotten a second opinion from a conservative, anti-surgery doctor who also said I should get the lateral release done after looking at my x-rays.
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post #4 of 5
8/4/09 at 12:58pm
I had it years ago and was able to return to sports. The surgery was a godsend, and the recovery wasn't bad as orthopedics surgeries go.
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post #5 of 5
8/4/09 at 9:35pm
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Good to hear, thanks.
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