This study compared the rates of anterior knee pain and functional outcomes between resurfaced patellas and non-resurfaced patellas with a circumpatellar denervation. One hundred ten patients who underwent patellar resurfacing or a circumpatellar denervation were evaluated for knee pain and functional outcomes at a minimum of 2 years after total knee arthroplasty. There were no significant differences between the 2 groups regarding Knee Society Scores, anterior knee pain scores, or visual analog scale scores. The groups had similar incidences of anterior knee pain. Most patients reported no to mild effect of anterior knee pain on daily living. Patients in each group reported increased pain with kneeling, squatting, and departing an automobile. Similar proportions of patients were disappointed with their overall outcomes in each group. Circumpatellar denervation and patellar resurfacing during total knee arthroplasty lead to similar incidences of anterior knee pain. [Orthopedics. 2016; 39(5):e1019-e1023.].
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