Case Report

Reconsideration of Lesions Affecting the Patellofemoral Joint

Authors: ANTHONY F. De PALMA M.D., BLACKWELL SAWYER M.D., J DAVID HOFFMAN M.D.

Abstract

The author considers the unfortunate end-results of excision of the patella. Instead he proposes a vitallium prosthesis for covering the patella, thereby to maintain its function.

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