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Kneecap resurfacing should be standard during total knee replacement, study suggests

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Kneecap resurfacing is more cost effective than total knee replacement, study suggests Gareth IacobucciResurfacing the kneecap is likely to be more cost effective than total knee replacement in patients requiring surgery, a randomised controlled trial has found.

Source: BMJ

DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100112

Author: Gareth Iacobucci

Institution: BMJ Group (United Kingdom)

Language: English

Topic: Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7166545014