[Management of recurrent patellar dislocation by semitendinous muscle transfer].

Abstract

After review of the pertinent literature authors report on a new tendon transfer technique not having been found in the available literature. The method has been considered suitable for the treatment of patellar dislocations due to erroneous stretching direction occurring before the end of growth. The semitendinous muscle was separated and transfosed in the tunnel drilled into the patella. By means of this technique the function of the muscle was used against the lateralization tendency of the patella. The paper presents the follow-up of 9 cases.