Partial Knee Replacement
Single compartmental knee damage is a major reason for this type of knee replacement; in this surgical procedure only the damaged part or single affected compartment of the knee cartilage is replaced with an artificial implant. It is a cost-effective surgery also called partial knee arthroplasty that can help to get relief from knee pain and improves knee function. This surgery most often done with smaller incisions and this is why, takes less recovery time.
Procedure of partial knee replacement
Orthopedic surgeon performs this surgery that has good experience and expertise in treating injuries and diseases in the musculoskeletal system
- Doctor will prepare you for the surgery and will take you to the OT and will give you a general anesthetic.
- Surgeon will make a cut to inspect the issue in joint removes the damaged cartilage and bone and replace it with knee implant (prosthesis).
- After the surgery they will monitor the health and will give you the information related to post surgery.
