Background Whether resurface the patella or not in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was
controversial. In 2013, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RTCs) …

Background The decision to resurface the patella as part of total knee arthroplasty may be
influenced by the surgeon's preference, education, training, tradition and geographic …

Purpose Despite numerous well‐conducted studies and meta‐analyses, the management of
the patella during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial. The aim of our study …

Current treatment strategies in hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) involve a combined
approach that includes not only modification of risk factors and conservative treatment but …

Aims This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the influence of patellar
resurfacing following cruciate-retaining (CR) and posterior-stabilized (PS) total knee …

Background Modern total knee arthroplasty (TKA) femoral components are designed to
provide a more optimal articular surface for the patella whether or not it has been resurfaced …

Objective During total knee arthroplasty, femur and tibia parts are regularly replaced, while
resurfacing the patellar or not is an ongoing discussion. To compare revision rate, anterior …

Patellar resurfacing during total knee arthroplasty remains a controversial topic. Some
surgeons routinely resurface the patella to avoid the increased rates of postoperative …

Abstract» Despite the widespread success of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), postoperative
anterior knee pain (AKP) remains a common occurrence and source of dissatisfaction with …

Background The primary aim of this study was to evaluate secondary patellar resurfacing
(SPR) indications and rates in a single-surgeon series utilizing a modern TKA design and …