title: An unusual complication affecting an unresurfaced patella after total knee arthroplasty.
abstract: The unusual clinical presentation of a complication involving an unresurfaced patella after a total knee replacement is reported. The management and possible pathology are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Deshmukh
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Noble
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography