[Plasty for operative treatment of slipping patella-technique and results (author's transl)].

We describe a plasty for stabilization of the slipping Patella. The elimination of the Anti-Bandi-Effect and the simultaneous discision of the distal insertion of the Musculus vastus lateralis and the lateral retinaculum apparatus is of importance. The results 5 months till 5 years after intervention are excellent. By none of the 59 knee joints occurred a reluxation even all 46 patients have taken up their work and their sports. Except 1 all patients are subjectively satisfied. We can recommand this technique for treatment of slipping Patella, if not a deformity outside of the patellofemoral joint caused this affection. This operation can also be performed on adolescents with open proximal tibial epiphyseal cartilage.