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Patello Femoral Replacement

 

Overview

Patellofemoral Replacement Surgery in India

In severe cases in which damage to the patellofemoral joint cause's constant pain and inability to function, replacement of the patellofemoral joint can be done....

 

Patello Femoral Replacement

Patello Femoral replacement is performed for osteoarthritis affecting the back of the kneecap. In about 10% of arthritis patients the majority of their knee symptoms are coming from a worn kneecap. These people suffer from pain when crouching, climbing and descending stairs, walking up slopes and getting out of low chairs. Patients with this condition are usually able to walk with minimal pain on the level....

 

What happens in surgery?

The surgery involves removing a small thickness of the damaged bone from the front of the femur (thigh bone) and the back of the patella (kneecap). The Patello Femoral replacement fits inside the space and is fixed to the bone with cement.

The operation takes about 40 minutes and involves a 10-15cm incision over the front of the knee. The wound is closed with either clips or an absorbable suture....

 

The component parts of the PFR

The Patello Femoral Replacement comes in 2 parts. The Femoral component is made of metal and is highly polished. The back of the patella is covered with a plastic button, which sits in a shallow groove on the front of the metal femoral component. Essentially a Patello Femoral Replacement is the front part of a Total Knee Replacement, but leaves the unworn cartilage over the rest of the joint intact....

 

After a Patello Femoral Replacement

The day after the operation your exercise regime begins. With the aid of a physiotherapist you will get out of bed and begin to exercise your new knee replacement. With perseverance, you should be able to climb stairs by day 2 and go home the following day.

You will need to continue attending physiotherapy as an outpatient. This can be done closer to your home with one of our recommended group of physiotherapists....

 

Lifespan of the PFR

Studies suggest that a Patello Femoral Replacement has around an 85% probability of lasting for 10 years after surgery. It is frequently done in a younger age group, such as patient's aged 50 or over, as it is relatively easy to convert to a TKR if it wears out. It is performed less often in older patients as they frequently have osteoarthritis that affects the rest of the knee as well, making a TKR a better option....

 

 

 

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