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Patellofemoral Complications in TKA

Commonest source of dissatisfaction after TKA. Includes anterior knee pain, maltracking, subluxation/dislocation, fracture, loosening of patellar component. Risk factors: malrotation of femoral/tibial components, improper patellar preparation, soft tissue imbalance. Investigation: clinical exam, skyline view radiographs, CT for malrotation. Management: physiotherapy, lateral release, component revision, patellar resurfacing as indicated.