نوع مقاله : مروری
نویسندگان
مرکز تحقیقات تعویض مفاصل، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
One of the common complications after total knee replacement surgery is pain and instability in the patellofemoral joint, which significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Statistics show that 8–12% of revision knee replacement surgeries are due to issues related to the patellofemoral joint. A critical concern during surgery is patellar maltracking, which is frequently observed. This condition occurs when the patella does not move along its proper path, leading to functional problems and pain. Various methods have been introduced to evaluate and correct patellar maltracking. This review article addresses different aspects of this issue, including: Definition of patellofemoral maltracking, factors affecting patellar tracking, intraoperative evaluation of patellar tracking, the concept of Perfect Patellar Tracking, Surgical methods to correct patellar maltracking. This article aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on the importance of proper correction of patellar tracking to improve surgical outcomes and patients’ satisfaction.
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