title: [Patellectomy: results of a long-term follow-up].
abstract: The authors are in disagreement with the literature on the results of patellectomy after comminuted fracture of the patella. They assessed retrospectively 17 patients who underwent unilateral total patellectomy between 1955 and 1980. Subjective and objective (clinical examination, radiologic examination and Cibex II studies) assessment was carried out for each patient using the contralateral healthy knee as a control. The results demonstrated 88% patient satisfaction, no ligamentous instability and no early arthrosis but a decrease in extensor muscle strength to 75% of normal. The authors conclude that total patellectomy is better tolerated and causes less morbidity than suggested in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Du département de chirurgie orthopédique, Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, Université Laval, Québec.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cantin
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Laroche
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lavallée
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lessard
mesh_terms: D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies
vernacular_title: Patellectomie: résultats à long terme.