Failure of metal-backed patellar arthroplasty: 47 AGC total knees followed for at least 1 year

Authors

  • John Baech
  • Hakon Kofoed

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108999249

Abstract

A prospective series of 47 total knee arthroplasties in 44 patients with gonarthrosis were followed for at least 1 year to detect patellar complications. In five knees the metal-backed patellar comoonent failed, in one knee the cement fractured, and in one knee there was a spontaneous fracture of the patella. We regard this failure rate as unacceptable.

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Published

1991-01-01

How to Cite

Baech, J., & Kofoed, H. (1991). Failure of metal-backed patellar arthroplasty: 47 AGC total knees followed for at least 1 year. Acta Orthopaedica, 62(2), 166–168. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108999249