The semitendinosus tenodesis for dislocation of patella by Galeazzi's procedure.

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Four patients (five joints) of patella dislocation were treated by semitendinosus tenodesis including lateral release and medial application of the patella. Two cases were recurrent dislocation. We obtained almost good results. Symptoms and signs were almost improved. About 6 months after operation, patients gained full range of motion, and were able to do Japanese sitting. The technique of this operation is simple and easy. The particular application of this procedure is in the young patients before epiphyseal closure, but it can give good results in the older patients. But, in the case with advanced osteoarthritis of the patello-femoral joint, we don't recommend this procedure.
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