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THE SEMITENDINOSUS TENODESIS FOR RECURRENT DISLOCATION OF THE PATELLA



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Abstract

1. Semitendinosus tenodesis with adequate lateral release for recurrent dislocation of the patella has a high success rate and a low complication rate.

2. The technique of operation is simple.

3. Its particular application is in the young patient before epiphysial closure, although it can give good results in the older patient.

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