synonyms: patellofemoral arthroplasty, PF arthroplasty, PF replacement, patellofemoral replacement
Patellofemoral Replacement CPT
Patellofemoral Replacement Anatomy
Patellofemoral Replacement Indications
- Patellofemoral arthritis with or withoutt patellar tilt and/or dysplasia
Patellofemoral Replacement Contraindications
- Any inflammatory arthritis, including crystalline arthropathy
Patellofemoral Replacement Alternatives
Patellofemoral Replacement Pre-op Planning
- Arthrosurface Patello Femoral Wave HemiCAP
- Kinamed KineMatch PFR
- Biomet Vanguard® PFR Patellofemoral Replacement System
- Zimmer Gender Solutions® Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ)
Patellofemoral Replacement Technique
- Sign operative site.
- Pre-operative antibiotics, +/- regional block.
- General endotracheal anesthesia
- position. All bony prominences well padded.
- Examination under anesthesia.
- Prep and drape in standard sterile fashion.
- Irrigate.
- Close in layers.
Patellofemoral Replacement Complications
Patellofemoral Replacement Follow-up care
- Post-op:
- 7-10 Days:
- 6 Weeks:
- 3 Months:
- 6 Months:
- 1Yr:
Patellofemoral Replacement Outcomes
Patellofemoral Replacement Review References
