Reefing

Reefing is surgical tightening of the retinacular tissues on the medial aspect of the patella.

 

Medial reefing for instability

The procedure is performed to correct patellar instability.

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Synonyms: 
medial reefing
medial plication
medial retinacular reefing
medial capsule reefing
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Dr Sheila Strover (Editor)
BSc (Hons), MB BCh, MBA

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