Controversial: to resurface or not during TKA. Resurfacing: reduces anterior knee pain, avoids secondary resurfacing procedures. Non-resurfacing: avoids patellar complications (fracture, maltracking, loosening). Selective resurfacing based on patellar status increasingly practiced. Registry data show mixed outcomes; no universal consensus.
What is the primary reason proponents advocate for routine patellar resurfacing during TKA?
Which of the following is a common complication associated with patellar resurfacing?
According to NICE Technology Appraisal 304 (2011), what is the recommendation regarding routine patellar resurfacing?
What is the purpose of the `no thumb test` after patellar resurfacing?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the outcomes of patellar resurfacing versus non-resurfacing?
What does patelloplasty aim to achieve when the patella is not resurfaced?
What is the primary concern regarding patellar resurfacing during TKA?
Which surgical technique is often used to assess patellar tracking after resurfacing?
What does the term `patellar-friendly` refer to in the context of TKA?
What is a significant factor affecting the decision to resurface the patella during TKA?
