RT Journal Article ID 041d58230c2bb799 A1 Stroh, D. Alex A1 Issa, Kimona A1 Scillia, Anthony J. A1 Issa, Sargoun A1 Festa, Anthony A1 Mont, Michael A. T1 Total Knee Arthroplasty after Complete Patellectomy: A Review JF Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants JO JLT YR 2015 FD 2015-03-10 VO 25 IS 3 SP 163 OP 170 K1 patellectomy K1 knee K1 arthroplasty K1 autograft K1 allograft K1 extensor mechanism AB The absence or dysfunction of the knee extensor mechanism accelerates degenerative joint disease and complicates knee arthroplasty. Various treatment strategies have been suggested to improve outcomes in total knee arthroplasties after patellectomy (semi- or constrained components, autograft, allograft, prosthetic reconstruction), but the optimal management of this condition is not known. The purpose of this report is to review the relevant basic biology and biomechanics of the patella and the extensor mechanism, and to review the current literature on the management of complete patellectomy during total knee arthroplasty. Tissue engineered heart valves, BMMSCs, oscillatory shear stress, nicotine, F-actin filaments, cell differentiation, endothelial cells PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/1bef42082d7a0fdf,2afeae2d12f46ced,041d58230c2bb799.html