Resection arthroplasty of the patella
Beltran, J.E.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume 69(4): 604-607
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-620X PMID: 3611166 Document Number: 304624
Resection arthroplasty of the patella has been found to be a satisfactory procedure for the treatment of patellofemoral pain caused by osteoarthritis. In the present series 60% of the operated cases were pain-free on a 31-month average follow-up. The patients found it easier to climb stairs and to kneel and in most cases the radiographic joint space was good.