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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 79-B, Issue 1 | Pages 13 - 16
1 Jan 1997
Günal I Taymaz A Köse N Göktürk E Seber S

We have compared the results of simple patellectomy (group A, n = 16) and patellectomy with advancement of the vastus medialis obliquus (group B, n = 12) in a prospective, randomised trial, with a minimum follow-up of three years.

The results in group B were significantly better (p < 0.001) than those in group A. Although the patella should be preserved if possible, we advocate advancement of the vastus medialis obliquus when patellectomy is necessary.