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. 1987 Aug;69(4):604-7.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.69B4.3611166.

Resection arthroplasty of the patella

J E Beltran

Resection arthroplasty of the patella

J E Beltran. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1987 Aug.

Abstract

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.

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