Function After Patellectomy

Overview

Journal Clin Orthop Relat Res

Publisher Wolters Kluwer

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 1978 May 1

PMID 679537

Citations 6

Authors

R E Peeples

M K MARGO

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Abstract

Twenty cases of patellectomy for fracture and 14 cases of patellectomy for chondromalacia evaluated for postoperative strength, endurance, pain and functional complaints, revealed satisfactory results in 85% of the fracture group and 79% of the chondromalacia group. Some quadriceps weakness was usually present, but quadriceps strengthening overcame the loss of mechanical efficiency caused by patellectomy. A vigorous rehabilitation program should be followed for at least one year after surgery to secure the fullest recovery of function.

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