Maquet osteotomy for isolated patellofemoral arthritis, a forgotten surgical technique.

Abstract: Maquet osteotomy for isolated patellofemoral arthritis, a forgotten surgical technique. Objective. The aim of our study is in the physiologically younger patinets who had anterior knee pain does not resolve with conservative treatment, report results osteotomy. Materials and Methods. We performed retrospective review 11 consecutive patients (5 [45.5%] males, 6 [54.5%] females; mean age, 51.8 years) underwent osteoarthritis between May 2017 August 2018. Thirteen osteotomies were patients; 2 bilateral procedures. All clinically rated before surgery at final follow-up using International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Evaluation Form (IKDC 2000) Kujala Anterior Pain Scale. Also complications reported. Results. median duration was 25 (range=19-33) months. preoperative IKDC score 50 (range = 42-54) points, which increased to 67 (range=61-72) points visit (p<.001). 59 (range=48-65) 77 67-86) observed 1 major minor complication 13 Conclusion. Although it looks like an extensile surgery, applicable, safe, easy strong alternative arthroplasty arthritis.