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Patellectomy
1Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital North, New York, New York.
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1992
Abstract:
We believe the patella should be preserved when possible and stress the significant use the patella has in normal knee function. Although alternative treatments can often be found, patellectomy may be indicated in selected patients to improve function and reduce pain.
