Partial Knee Replacement

Unicompartmental knee replacement is a minimally invasive surgery in which only the damaged compartment of the knee is replaced with an implant. It is also called a partial knee replacement. The knee can be divided into three compartments: patellofemoral, the compartment in front of the knee between the knee cap and thigh bone, medial compartment, on the inside portion of the knee, and lateral compartment which is the area on the outside portion of the knee joint.

Traditionally, total knee replacement was commonly indicated for severe osteoarthritis of the knee. In total knee replacement, all worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with new artificial parts. Partial knee replacement is a surgical option if your arthritis is confined to a single compartment of your knee.

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Partial Knee Replacement
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Orthopedic Associates of Dallas
  • American Association for Physician Leadership
  • The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • The University of Oklahoma
  • Mayo Clinic
  • LSU Health New Orleans