title: Accurate preparation of the patella during total knee arthroplasty.
abstract: The development of a resection guide that facilitates accurate preparation of the patella during total knee arthroplasty is reported. Use of the guide prevents tilting of the prosthesis, as well as over or underresection of the patella.
authors.affiliation: Bone and Joint Surgery Associates, Madison, WI 53705.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Bartlett
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Franzen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000295:instrumentation; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography