Accurate preparation of the patella during total knee arthroplasty

D H Bartlett; J Franzen

doi:10.1016/s0883-5403(06)80111-7

Accurate preparation of the patella during total knee arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 1993 Feb;8(1):75-82. doi: 10.1016/s0883-5403(06)80111-7.

Authors

D H Bartlett¹, J Franzen

Affiliation

¹ Bone and Joint Surgery Associates, Madison, WI 53705.

PMID: 8436994
DOI: 10.1016/s0883-5403(06)80111-7

Abstract

The development of a resection guide that facilitates accurate preparation of the patella during total knee arthroplasty is reported. Use of the guide prevents tilting of the prosthesis, as well as over or underresection of the patella.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Humans
Intraoperative Care / instrumentation
Knee Joint / anatomy & histology
Knee Prosthesis*
Orthopedic Equipment
Patella / diagnostic imaging
Patella / surgery*
Prosthesis Failure
Radiography