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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2025; 16(3): 102031
Published online Mar 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i3.102031
Published online Mar 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i3.102031
Patellar resurfacing in knee arthroplasty: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis
Yuri Klassov, Orthopedic Surgery, Kantonsspital Baselland, Basel, Bruderholz 4101, Switzerland
Author contributions: Klassov Y wrote the article. The author reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Yuri Klassov, MD, Chief Doctor, Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kantonsspital Baselland, Bruderholz 4101, Switzerland. yuriklassov@gmail.com
Received: October 6, 2024
Revised: October 27, 2024
Accepted: February 6, 2025
Published online: March 18, 2025
Processing time: 156 Days and 20.8 Hours
Revised: October 27, 2024
Accepted: February 6, 2025
Published online: March 18, 2025
Processing time: 156 Days and 20.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This systematic review and meta-analysis provide a comprehensive assessment of patellar resurfacing in knee arthroplasty, examining incidence, revision rates, and patient satisfaction across routine, selective, and non-resurfacing strategies. Routine resurfacing was associated with lower revision rates and higher patient satisfaction compared to non-resurfacing, but significant regional and institutional variability highlights the need for tailored, patient-specific approaches. Future research should focus on high-quality, prospective trials with standardized outcomes to clarify the long-term benefits and risks of different resurfacing strategies, guiding optimal clinical decisions in knee arthroplasty.