Partial Knee Replacement

For patients who have arthritis only on one side (compartment) of the knee, there is an alternative to total knee replacement: unicompartmental knee replacement, also known as partial knee resurfacing (PKR). This procedure restores only the side of the knee that is damaged without disturbing the knee’s healthy tissue.

The knee joint has three compartments - medial, lateral and the kneecap compartment.

The partial knee replacement surgical procedure has generated significant interest because it entails a smaller incision and faster recovery than traditional total joint replacement surgery. Partial knee replacement, also called unicompartmental knee replacement' and 'minimally invasive knee surgery,' removes only the most damaged areas of cartilage, and replaces these surfaces.

What is the benefit of the partial knee replacement?

Smaller Incision
Less Blood Loss
Shorter Recovery

The ideal patient for partial knee replacement surgery is someone who has arthritis in only one section (compartment) of the knee and is not obese. Patients under age 60 with sedentary lifestyles may also be candidates.

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