The use of arthroplasty surgery in the treatment of severe isolated patellofemoral arthritis

Severe isolated patellofemoral arthritis is a highly debilitating disease. Total knee arthroplasty is considered the gold standard treatment, however, patellofemoral arthroplasty has certain advantages. This ‘less invasive’ procedure preserves the tibiofemoral joint and cruciate ligaments, facilitat...

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Main Author: Joseph, Michelle
Published: University of Warwick 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.675402