patellectomy; resection of patella

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Indications

bone fracture, patella
- closed fracture, patella
  - closed fracture, nonunion of fracture, patella
- open fracture, patella
  - open fracture, nonunion of fracture, patella
recurrent patellar dislocation
degenerative arthritis of the patella

More general terms

sesamoidectomy

References

↑ 1 Encyclopedia of Surgery: Kneecap removal http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Fi-La/Kneecap-Removal.html

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