Table 3: Indications and contraindications for patellofemoral arthroplasty.
Indications |
Severe isolated or posttraumatic PFOA |
Age more than 40. |
Patellar subluxation or patellar tilt |
Trochlear dysplasia |
Failure of patellar unloading procedures (e.g Maquet osteotomy) |
Contraindications |
Tibiofemoral OA or menisci injuries |
PF or limb malalignment |
Knee instability |
Acute infection or CRPS |
BMI > 30 or quadriceps atrophy (relative contraindications) |