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Kneecap Removal
Definition
Kneecap removal, or patellectomy, is the partial or total surgical removal of the patella, commonly called the kneecap.
Purpose
Kneecap removal is performed under three circumstances:
The kneecap is fractured or shattered.
The kneecap dislocates easily and repeatedly.
Degenerative arthritis of the kneecap causes extreme pain.
Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Patellofemoral Problems
The patella, or kneecap, can be the reason your knee hurts if it fails to function properly. There are several different problems that affect the patella - and the groove that it runs through as the knee is bent
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
AAOS Online Service Fact SheetAdolescent Anterior Knee Pain
