The lateral patellotibial band is the inferior extension of the lateral retinaculum connecting the inferior lateral patella to the Gerdy tubercle region, providing inferior lateral patellar tethering.
Provides the distal lateral patellar tether and contributes to patellar height determination.
Lateral patellotibial band release is part of extensive lateral retinaculum release, performed with care to preserve the inferior lateral geniculate blood supply.
Inferior lateral retinaculum release including the patellotibial band for lateral patellar compression, preserving the inferior lateral geniculate artery.
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