Fig. 1From: Patellectomy for osteoarthritis: a new tension preserving surgical technique to reconstruct the extensor mechanism with retrospective review of long-term follow-upTension preserving surgical technique for patellectomy. a Marking resection of patella. b Resection of patella from the quadriceps and patella tendon. c Passing suture through the two ends of quadriceps and patella tendon. d Progressively tying sutures. e Completed extensor mechanism repairBack to article page