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Patellectomy: a clinical study and biomechanical evaluation.

P A Steurer, I A Gradisar, W A Hoyt

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Patellectomy with cruciform repair shows comparable results to other methods for patellofemoral disease. However, it alters joint mechanics and leads to progressive degeneration, questioning its future use in knee surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Biomechanics
    • Joint disease evaluation

    Background:

    • Patellectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the kneecap.
    • Cruciform repair is a specific technique for reconstructing the extensor mechanism after patellectomy.
    • Long-term outcomes and objective evaluation methods for patellectomy are crucial for understanding its efficacy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To conduct a long-term follow-up and evaluation of patellectomy using a cruciform repair technique.
    • To assess the functional outcomes and biomechanical changes in knees following patellectomy.
    • To determine the long-term effects of patellectomy on knee joint mechanics and cartilage.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of patient outcomes.

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  • Instant center analysis to evaluate joint mechanics.
  • Acoustical cartilage evaluation for objective assessment.
  • Comparison of results with conventional surgical repair methods.

    • Main Results:

    • Cruciform repair yielded results comparable to conventional surgical repairs.
    • Patellectomized knees functioned well in patients with patellofemoral disease but not panarticular disease.
    • Significant and persistent alterations in joint mechanics were observed via instant center analysis.
    • Progressive degenerative changes were noted in the knee joints post-patellectomy.

    Conclusions:

    • Patellectomy can be a viable option for patellofemoral disease, but not for panarticular disease.
    • The procedure significantly and permanently alters normal knee joint biomechanics.
    • Given advancements in knee arthroplasty and understanding of patellar function, the indications for patellectomy are increasingly questionable.