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Kneecap Removal
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Description: Definition
Kneecap removal, or patellectomy, is the partial or total surgical removal of the patella, commonly called the kneecap.
Purpose
Kneecap removal is performed under three circumstances:
The kneecap is fractured or shattered.
The kneecap dislocates easily and repeatedly.
Degenerative arthritis of the kneecap causes extreme pain.
Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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Added: Sat Nov 04 2006