Partial Knee Replacement

If you were advised to have knee surgery because of arthrosis, it is likely that you can solve your problem with a partial knee replacement. This type of intervention differs from traditional operations in that it is less invasive in terms of articulation and reduced recovery times. Dr. Mir Jawad Zar Khan has specialization in precisely this surgical approach.

Osteoarthritis is the premature wear of articular surfaces and brings severe damage to the cartilage of the knee. When conservative treatments and therapies are no longer sufficient, there is the possibility of surgically intervening with a joint replacement. In this case, the replacement can be total or partial, depending on the extent of joint damage. In the primary stages of osteoarthritis is possible that only one side of the knee is damaged. This is usually the inner side of the knee, but, although it is less common, arthritis can also affect the outer side of the knee.

Partial replacement of the knee is a surgical treatment that intervenes by covering only the damaged part of the knee, leaving the ligaments and most of the joint cartilage intact.

The unicompartmental knee prosthesis has improved over decades' thanks to the use of quality materials. In the last 15 years, then, its use has recorded a marked increase. Today's unicompartmental knee prosthesis can be seen as a safe, reliable procedure that can guarantee long-term success.

Recent research has established that about 50% of patients undergoing knee replacement are candidates for a partial knee replacement. In fact, undergoing partial knee surgery before the disease progresses, you may be able to prevent the disease from spreading to avoid having to endure a total knee replacement.