From October 1977 through January 1984, 2,330 arthroscopic procedures of the knee were performed by one of the authors (G.J.S.). Among these procedures, 35 lateral retinacular releases were ...

vch.ca The extensor mechanism (EM) of the knee comprises the quadriceps muscles and tendon, the patella, patellar tendon and supporting retinaculum (figure 1). Injuries of the EM are common and may be ...

This pain may result when soccer players strain their patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the lower leg bone, the quadricep tendon above the kneecap or the retinaculum (which supports ...