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Table 2 MRI findings and symptoms at time of revision

From: Patella component diameters of 38 mm and up might be associated with higher revision rates after patella resurfacing

Symptoms and findings

N

Percentage

Clinical signs

  

 Pain

35

100

 Knee joint effusion

29

82.9

 Instability

3

8.6

 Decreased flexion

1

2.9

Radiographic findings

  

 Osteolysis

35

100

 Osseous resorption

22

62.9

 Fibrous membrane around patella button

21

60

 Patella not centralized

7

20

 Fracture

3 (2 only visible on MRI)

8.6

 Broken metal ring/migration of button

3

8.6