Why Consider Partial Knee Replacement?

Why consider doing a Partial Knee Replacement? Because when done for the right reasons and expertly, patients are more comfortable, get well faster and like them better. The progression of osteoarthritis is a determining factor for Total Knee Replacement surgery. When a total knee replacement is performed, the bone and cartilage on the end of the thigh bone (femur), top of the shin bone (tibia) and the underneath surface of the patella or knee cap are replaced with metal and plastic parts so as the joint moves the plastic slides against the metal parts and friction is minimized. The “art” is to perfectly realign the limb and balance the supportive tissue so the knee feels natural. One way the knee is different than the hip is that the knee has three compartments rather than one. Depending on the location and severity of the arthritic process and the deformity, many times only one or possibly two of the compartments requires resurfacing, which is called a partial knee replacement. This has the advantage of a much smaller surgical dissection and faster recovery time. If you would like a personal consultation, please contact our office at 954-489-4575 or by email at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.