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Patellar resurfacing effective in reducing knee pain in knee arthroplasty
August 2014
Patellar resurfacing effective in reducing knee pain in knee arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Patellar resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized trial.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Feb;84-A(2):187-93Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
201 patients undergoing 220 total knee arthroplasties were randomized to receive either patellar resurfacing or patellar retention and they were followed-up for a mean of 48 months. Patients were assessed with the Knee Society clinical rating system, anterior knee pain, a stair-climbing test, revisions, and radiographic examination. At last follow-up, the incidence of anterior knee pain was signif...
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