Optimizing patellofemoral arthroplasty.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.knee.2008.05.008.
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Abstract
Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) has been an option for patients with symptomatic patellofemoral osteoarthritis since the 1950's. Many of the early failures resulted from a combination of implant design and surgeon technique. The goal of this overview is not to review the history of PFA, but rather to explore options for surgeons to optimize long-term outcomes and improve patient knee function, while highlighting the differing techniques required in PFA with those routinely adopted in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Patella
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Anatomy
- knee
- femur