title: Patellofemoral replacement: the third compartment.
abstract: Isolated patellofemoral arthritis is a common condition and there are varying opinions on the most effective treatments. Non-operative and operative treatments have failed to demonstrate effective long-term treatment for those in an advanced stage of the condition. Newer designs and increased technology in patellofemoral replacement (PFR) have produced more consistent outcomes. This has led to a renewed enthusiasm for this procedure. Newer PFR prostheses have addressed the patellar maltracking issues plaguing some of the older designs. Short-term results with contemporary prostheses and new technology are described here.
authors.affiliation: Hofmann Arthritis Institute, 24 South 1100 East, Suite 101, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102, USA.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Hofmann
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: McCandless
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Shaeffer
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Magee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000601:surgery*; D010329:Patella / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Patellofemoral arthritis; patellofemoral replacement