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Is patellectomy compatible with an Army career?

C A Pailthorpe1, S Milner, M M Sims

  • 1Royal Army Medical College, Millbank, London.

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
|June 1, 1991
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Patellectomy, the surgical removal of the kneecap, had a limited impact on soldiers' careers, with only 29% returning to full fitness. Outcomes were poorer for chondromalacia patellae and osteoarthritis compared to patellar fractures.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Military medicine
  • Sports medicine

Background:

  • Patellectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the patella.
  • Assessing the long-term functional outcomes of patellectomy is crucial for military personnel.
  • Previous studies have shown variable success rates for patellectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of patellectomy on the service career of soldiers.
  • To determine the rate of return to full fitness after patellectomy in a military population.
  • To compare outcomes based on the indication for patellectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 184 soldiers who underwent patellectomy between 1981 and 1986.
  • Data collected from computer records.

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  • Success defined as regaining a fully fit category for service.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 53 patients (29%) regained full fitness after patellectomy.
    • Outcomes were less favorable for patients with chondromalacia patellae and osteoarthritis.
    • Patellar fractures showed a comparatively better prognosis post-surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • Patellectomy has a limited success rate in enabling soldiers to return to full service capacity.
    • The underlying condition significantly influences the outcome of patellectomy in military personnel.
    • Further research into alternative treatments for patellar conditions in soldiers is warranted.