Abstract
From September 1995 to March 2003, 15 patellofemoral joint replacements were done on 13 patients. The mean age of the one man and 12 women was 62 years. Osteoarthritis was the reason for surgery in 13 of the 15 knees. In the other two it was post-traumatic arthritis. Three different products were used: Avon (eight), Link Lubinus (five) and LCS patellofemoral prostheses (two). One patient has subsequently been revised to a total knee replacement. Recommendations are made regarding selection of patients and implants.
The abstracts were prepared by Professor M. B. E. Sweet. Correspondence should be addressed to him at PO Box 47363, Parklands, Johannesburg 2121, South Africa.
