Patellofemoral resurfacing (dictionary definition)

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Patellofemoral resurfacing

A partial knee replacement of the joint of patella and femur.

The patellar component is usually a high density plastic (eg polyurethane) and the femoral groove is replaced with metal (eg titanium).