Patellofemoral replacement for severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a 2-10 years follow-up study.
- Author:
Jia ZHANG
1
;
Qi-bin YE
;
Gui-xing QIU
;
Yi-peng WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; methods; Female; Femur; surgery; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Osteoarthritis, Knee; surgery; Patella; surgery
- From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2002;24(2):174-177
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the therapeutic effects of patellofemoral replacement for severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis.
METHODSPatellofemoral replacement was performed in 30 patients (36 knee joints) with severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis, among whom were 5 males and 25 females. The patients ranged in age from 36 to 74 years old (mean +/- s, 55.8 +/- 8.5) and were followed up for 2-10 years.
RESULTSSignificant improvement was made in both the knee score and functional score after the patellofemoral replacement. The effective rate was 88.9% and 91.7% evaluated with knee score and functional score respectively.
CONCLUSIONPatellofemoral replacement is effective in treating severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis in appropriate cases.
