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[|Human|] Hi I am a 42 year old female with patellofemoral syndrome, I have a dislocated left knee had an ultrasound sound and the results said there was thickening of the medial retinaculum with calcification and that I have a lateral retinaculum tear what does this mean I have had five lateral releases done and a tibial alignment and reconstruction of the surrounding parts of my knee have tried everything done physio for years nothing helps any suggestions
[|AI|]  Hello, Thanks for writing to us, Vigorous sports activity and straining may lead to patellar tendon inflammation. Ligament laxity leads to patellofemoral syn Chat Doctor. Till time, you can continue use compressive bandage. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing along with this continues strengthening exercises. Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling. If not recovered then you may need surgical medial placation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.