**4.3 Results**

Several studies have demonstrated 60-90% satisfactory results with arthroscopic lateral release for patellofemoral pain with maltracking and without instability. 22,23,24,25 Increasing amounts of chondromalacia and instability were associated with less favorable results in these studies. When arthroscopic lateral release has been performed for indications other than lateral patellar compression, the results have been poor. 19,20,21,22,25,27,28
