Patella component diameters of 38 mm and up might be associated with higher revision rates after patella resurfacing

Patella component diameters of 38 mm and up might be associated with higher revision rates after patella resurfacing

Abstract Purpose Patellar resurfacing is considered the standard of care for total knee arthroplasty in the USA. Complications of patella resurfacing include aseptic loosening or patella fractures and can threaten the integrity of the extensor mechanism. The goal of this study was to report on patel...

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Main Authors: Anna Jungwirth-Weinberger, Kilian List, Ulrich Bechler, Carola Hanreich, Stefan Rueckl, Friedrich Boettner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Patella resurfacing
Patella loosening
Total knee arthroplasty
Patella
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03705-9

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