Systematic Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2018.
World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2018; 9(10): 229-234
Published online Oct 18, 2018. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v9.i10.229
Table 1 Demographics of the patients included in the studies and a summary of the results
Ref.No. of kneesAge (yr)Follow up (yr)ComplicationsRevision rateFunctional outcomes
Lee et al[10], 2005, United States2171 (57-85)9 (2-20)Patellar tendon avulsion (3/21)1 (4.8%)Knee Society Pain Score 41 to 87
Gabel et al[8], 1991, United States1572 (61-85)7 (2-15)Aseptic loosening (1/15) Patella tendon avulsion (1/16) Femoral notching (2/21)0Knee Society Pain Score 42 to 88 Knee Society Functional Score 33 to 86
Schai et al[11], 1999, United States1175 (59-86)5.7 (2-16)Patellar tendon avulsion (1/11) Necrosis of patella (1/11)0Knee Society Pain Score 83 (post-op only) Knee Society Functional Score 62 (post-op only)
Broberg et al[12], 1986, United States771 (66-85)6.6 (3-12)Partial patellar tendon avulsion (1/7)0No pain - 5 Mild Pain - 2 (post-operatively)