Patellaplasty, as an Alternative to Replacing Patella in Total Knee Arthroplasty

• 作者: Anshul Sobti Sanjay Agarwala Siddhant Naik
• 来源期刊: 矫形学期刊(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: Patellaplasty ELECTROCAUTERY Power SAW TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
• 年，卷（期）: 2015,（9）
• 页码范围: 277-282
• 页数: 6页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

Aim: In tricompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee, the patellofemoral articulation is severely affected due to degenerative changes. Patellaplasty is done as a part of total knee arthroplasty in these cases to smoothen the articular surface of patella. However, an ideal technique with easy reproducibility has been scarcely reported for the same. Method: We describe a method of using electrocautery and power saw with thin blades for patellaplasty. Results: Using this technique, we have produced results, which are comparable with cases where patellar resurfacing has been done. Conclusion: This described method for patellaplasty is easy with good reproducibility.