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  • Title: [Patellofemoral replacement for severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a 2-10 years follow-up study].
    Author: Zhang J, Ye QB, Qiu GX, Wang YP.
    Journal: Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao; 2002 Apr; 24(2):174-7. PubMed ID: 12905797.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of patellofemoral replacement for severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis. METHODS: Patellofemoral replacement was performed in 30 patients (36 knee joints) with severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis, among whom were 5 males and 25 females. The patients ranged in age from 36 to 74 years old (mean +/- s, 55.8 +/- 8.5) and were followed up for 2-10 years. RESULTS: Significant improvement was made in both the knee score and functional score after the patellofemoral replacement. The effective rate was 88.9% and 91.7% evaluated with knee score and functional score respectively. CONCLUSION: Patellofemoral replacement is effective in treating severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis in appropriate cases.
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