2023 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: My Indications and Pearls for Success

Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: My Indications and Pearls for Success

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Dr. Sabrina Strickland discusses patellofemoral arthroplasty, focusing on patient selection and surgical technique. Ideal candidates are typically middle-aged women with isolated patellofemoral arthritis, anterior knee pain, and good bone stock after failed conservative treatments. MRI is essential to rule out tibiofemoral joint damage. Recent implant generations improved tracking and durability compared to earlier models. Surgeons must consider patient anatomy, sometimes adding osteotomies for alignment issues. Outcomes are comparable to total knee replacement but with less morbidity and faster recovery. The operation uses small incisions, and a leg holder aids positioning. Post-op rehab includes blood flow restriction for quad recovery.

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Sabrina M. Strickland, M.D.

Keywords

patellofemoral arthroplasty

patient selection

surgical technique

implant durability

postoperative rehabilitation