Patella resurfacing during total knee arthroplasty is cost-effective and has lower re-operation rates compared to non-resurfacing

Patella resurfacing during total knee arthroplasty is cost-effective and has lower re-operation rates compared to non-resurfacing

Abstract Background The decision to resurface the patella as part of total knee arthroplasty may be influenced by the surgeon’s preference, education, training, tradition and geographic location. Advocates for non-resurfacing or selectively resurfacing may claim no difference in patient reported out...

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Main Authors: Thomas Parsons, Talal Al-Jabri, Nick D. Clement, Nicola Maffulli, Deiary F. Kader
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Arthroplasty
Patella
Knee replacement
Resurfacing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02295-8

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