%0 Journal Article
%T Patellaplasty, as an Alternative to Replacing Patella in Total Knee Arthroplasty
%A Sanjay Agarwala
%A Anshul Sobti
%A Siddhant Naik
%J Open Journal of Orthopedics
%P 277-282
%@ 2164-3016
%D 2015
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojo.2015.59037
%X Aim: In tricompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee, the patellofemoral articulation is severely affected due to degenerative changes. Patellaplasty is done as a part of total knee arthroplasty in these cases to smoothen the articular surface of patella. However, an ideal technique with easy reproducibility has been scarcely reported for the same. Method: We describe a method of using electrocautery and power saw with thin blades for patellaplasty. Results: Using this technique, we have produced results, which are comparable with cases where patellar resurfacing has been done. Conclusion: This described method for patellaplasty is easy with good reproducibility.
%K Patellaplasty
%K Electrocautery
%K Power Saw
%K Total Knee Arthroplasty
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=59450