Patellar reconstruction of the condyles in giant cell tumours of the knee.

Reconstruction of a resected femoral or tibial condyle using the ipsilateral patella as an autogenous graft is better than conventional resection arthrodesis. Seven cases are reported with a follow up of from 3 to 6 years. Consolidation of the graft and fair stability were obtained. The range of movement was more than 90 degrees in 5 out of the 7 cases.