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No difference between patellar resurfacing and non-resurfacing during TKR
August 2013
No difference between patellar resurfacing and non-resurfacing during TKR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Patellar resurfacing in total knee replacement: a ten-year randomised prospective trial
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2006 Jun;88(6):734-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
58 patients with degenerative osteoarthritis undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) were included in a study exploring whether or not resurfacing of the patella leads to optimal results. Patients were randomized to undergo TKR with or without a cemented polyethylene patellar component. At 10 years, there was no significant difference between the two groups with regards to pain, functioning and pr...
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