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case_images: Preoperative lateral radiograph of the left knee demonstrating resorption of the left patella
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: Initial X-rays of the bilateral knees (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4) demonstrated near-complete osteolysis of the bilateral patellae, with scattered bony fragments visible in the trochlear grooves.
case_images: Preoperative lateral radiograph of the right knee demonstrating resorption of the right patella
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: Initial X-rays of the bilateral knees (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4) demonstrated near-complete osteolysis of the bilateral patellae, with scattered bony fragments visible in the trochlear grooves.
case_images: Preoperative anteroposterior radiograph of the bilateral knees
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: Initial X-rays of the bilateral knees (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4) demonstrated near-complete osteolysis of the bilateral patellae, with scattered bony fragments visible in the trochlear grooves.
case_images: Preoperative sunrise radiograph of bilateral knees demonstrating resorption of both patellae and subluxation of the patellar implant components
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: Initial X-rays of the bilateral knees (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4) demonstrated near-complete osteolysis of the bilateral patellae, with scattered bony fragments visible in the trochlear grooves.
case_images: Bilateral knee flexion prior to excision of the patellar component demonstrating subluxation of patellar implants
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case_images: FIG5
case_images: Intraoperative images are shown in Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8.
case_images: Excision of the patellar component demonstrating lack of native bone, confirming patella resorption seen on radiographs
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case_images: FIG6
case_images: Intraoperative images are shown in Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8.
case_images: Excised patella component
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case_images: FIG7
case_images: Intraoperative images are shown in Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8.
case_images: Postoperative knee flexion demonstrating resolution of rotational deformities
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case_images: FIG8
case_images: Intraoperative images are shown in Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8.