Patellectomy—a 20-year follow-up

Authors

  • John Jakobsen
  • Knud S. Christensen
  • Ole S. Rasmussen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678508994365

Abstract

Twenty-seven patients with 28 patellectomies were re-examined after an average of 20 years. Twelve knees rated as excellent, ten as good and six as fair. Even though 12 patients had strenuous work, only three patients had changed occupation. Quadriceps power was on average two-thirds that of the opposite limb. Radiographs showed incipient femoro-tibial arthrosis in four patients only.

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Published

1985-01-01

How to Cite

Jakobsen, J., Christensen, K. S., & Rasmussen, O. S. (1985). Patellectomy—a 20-year follow-up. Acta Orthopaedica, 56(5), 430–432. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678508994365