Arthroscopic lateral release for anterior knee pain: A study comparing patients who are claiming worker's compensation with those who are not

摘要: Summary The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess the outcome arthroscopic lateral retinacular release comparing patients who are claiming worker's compensation with those not. Twenty-three consecutive anterior knee pain caused by injuries on job were matched an equal number other kinds basis age, sex, and medical history. A numeric scoring scale, physical examination, isokinetic strength analysis, performance in a one-leg hop test, radiography formed data base. Evaluation based subjective objective criteria developed from Results demonstrated that "compensation" had significantly poorer overall (50% good or excellent) compared "noncompensation" controls (58% excellent). When applied, only 46% each group satisfactory outcome. Subjective variables poor quadriceps function significant effect final extent patellar cartilage pathology, radiographic incongruity, closure site no "Compensation" less likely believe they improved following surgery when control patients.