Total Knee Replacement
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, also known as partial knee replacement, is recommended when arthritis is limited to a single compartment of the knee. Instead of replacing the entire joint, this procedure treats only the damaged portion while preserving the healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments in the rest of the knee.
Depending on the affected area, the surgery may be performed as a medial, lateral, or patellofemoral partial knee replacement. Among these, the medial unicompartmental knee replacement is the most commonly performed.
Because only the diseased compartment is replaced, patients often experience a more natural-feeling knee, faster rehabilitation, and an earlier return to daily activities when compared to a total knee replacement in properly selected cases.
The advantages of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty include less blood loss, shorter hospital stay, improved range of motion, quicker recovery, and better postoperative activity levels. It is also associated with lower infection rates and fewer perioperative complications in suitable patients.
This is one of my special areas of interest, and I have successfully performed this procedure in patients ranging from 45 to 85 years of age, with excellent clinical outcomes in the majority of cases.
Preserves Healthy Knee Structures
Only the affected compartment is replaced, allowing the rest of the knee joint to remain intact.
Faster Recovery
Most suitable patients recover quicker and return to routine activities sooner than with a total knee replacement.
Better Functional Movement
Patients often achieve excellent range of motion and a more natural knee function after surgery.
Excellent Outcomes
With proper patient selection and precise surgical technique, partial knee replacement can provide long-lasting pain relief and mobility improvement.