title: Function after patellectomy.
abstract: Twenty cases of patellectomy for fracture and 14 cases of patellectomy for chondromalacia evaluated for postoperative strength, endurance, pain and functional complaints, revealed satisfactory results in 85% of the fracture group and 79% of the chondromalacia group. Some quadriceps weakness was usually present, but quadriceps strengthening overcame the loss of mechanical efficiency caused by patellectomy. A vigorous rehabilitation program should be followed for at least one year after surgery to secure the fullest recovery of function.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*