Qualitative and quantitative analysis of patellar vascular anatomy by novel three-dimensional micro-computed-tomography: Implications for total knee arthroplasty

The blood supply of the patella is highly related to patellofemoral complications in total knee arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine (1) the dominant blood supply for the patella and (2) the anatomic characteristics of the extraosseous and intraosseous vascularity of the patella.
Source: The Knee - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research