Shape Analysis of the Patellar Bone Surface and Cutting Plane for Knee Replacement Surgery

Geometry of the patella (kneecap) remains poorly understood yet is highly relevant to performing the correct patellar cut to reduce pain and to improve function and satisfaction after knee replacement surgery. Although studies routinely refer to “parallel to the anterior surface” and “the patellar h...

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Main Authors: E. L. Rex, J. Werle, B. C. Burkart, J. R. MacKenzie, K. D. Johnston, C. Anglin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6490425