Differences in the stress distribution in the distal femur between patellofemoral joint replacement and total knee replacement: a finite element study

Differences in the stress distribution in the distal femur between patellofemoral joint replacement and total knee replacement: a finite element study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patellofemoral joint replacement is a successful treatment option for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis. However, results of later conversion to total knee replacement may be compromised by periprosthetic bone loss. Previous cli...

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Main Authors: van Jonbergen Hans-Peter W, Innocenti Bernardo, Gervasi Gian, Labey Luc, Verdonschot Nico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Patellofemoral joint replacement
Knee prosthesis
Finite element analysis
Stress shielding
Squat movement
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/7/1/28

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