Patellar resurfacing is one of the unsolved problems of knee arthroplasty due to the high frequency of patella-femoral complications. In the present analytical review the authors traced the evolution of patellar resurfacing, analyzed the literature on the etiology of anterior knee pain and patellar biomechanics, discussed the indications for replacement or preservation the patella.
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