Midterm results of modern patellofemoral arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty for isolated patellofemoral arthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.

Hany ElbardesyAndré McLeodRehan GulJames A Harty

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2021)

PFA seems to be a viable alternative to TKA for treatment of isolated PFOA in appropriately selected patients. PFA showed less postoperative inpatient time and blood loss with similar PROMs to the TKA. Moreover, it is an economically beneficial joint-preserving procedure.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
total hip
systematic review
patient reported outcomes
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
patients undergoing
meta analyses
peritoneal dialysis
rheumatoid arthritis
palliative care
mental health
randomized controlled trial
smoking cessation
acute care