Lateral patellar chamfer in total knee arthroplasty.
Derangement of the anterior compartment of the knee can cause patellofemoral dysfunction in up to 50% of secondary surgeries after total knee arthroplasty. A technique of patellar chamfering is described that can minimize the risk of anterior knee pain from lateral patellar impingement without compromising bone stock for future operations.
Lonner
J H
JH
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, USA.
D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery*