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Patellar Resurfacing in Total Knee Arthroplasty

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March 2023

Patellar Resurfacing in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Vol: 303| Issue: 3| Number:24| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Patellar resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty leads to better isokinetic performance.

J Orthop Sci. 2023 Jan;28(1): 195-199.

Contributing Authors:
D Cankaya F Inci AB Bilekli D Karakus Y Kahve Y Erdem

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Synopsis

Fifty patients undergoing a unilateral, primary total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive patellar resurfacing (n=25) or no patellar resurfacing (n=25). The primary outcome of interest was isokinetic performance, as measured by knee flexion and extension torque scores, up to 12 months post-operation. Additional outcomes of interest included the Knee Society Score [KSS], range of motion, o...

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