Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common painful and non‐inflammatory condition, found in 80% population. The Gold Standard in the management of advanced osteoarthritis of the knee is Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKR). However, the anterior knee pain of the Patellofemoral joint is not decreased or eliminated. To approach the Patellofemoral joint, two schools of thought have existed. One is Patellar Resurfacing where in the articular surface of the patella is fixed with a poly (implant) and the other one is Patelloplasty in which the articular surface is kept intact. In Patelloplasty, the patella articular surface is smoothened and the osteophytes are entirely removed. In this study, we describe a technique in Patelloplasty by using electrocautery to denervate the outer margin removing the osteophytes with the power saw, posterior surface of the patella has been smoothened. The patella is intact in this technique.
How to cite this article:
S. Balaji, Naveen Nair, K. Arun, V. Karthik, K. Agalya and A. Thiruselvam. A Prospective Study of Functional Outcome of Patelloplasty in total Knee Arthroplasty.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.375.379
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