A technique of patellectomy preserving the extensor apparatus

De la Caffinière, J.Y.; Aucouturier, P.

Revue de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Reparatrice de l'Appareil Moteur 65(4): 231-234

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-1040
PMID: 160062
Document Number: 146876
The Authors describe a technique of patellectomy preserving the extensor apparatus. The lateral and medial patellar ligaments are divided longitudinally, folded forward and sutured to each other anteriorly, the lateral incision being left open. The authors have used this procedure in 11 knees with satisfactory results. It can be combined with plasties of the femoral condylar groove.

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