Concept of Partial Knee Replacement

In some patients arthritis affects only one compartment of the knee often the inner or medial side while the rest of the joint remains relatively healthy Instead of replacing the entire joint surgeons can resurface just the damaged section with a smaller implant preserving more bone and ligaments This procedure called partial or unicompartmental knee replacement can offer more natural feeling motion and quicker recovery in carefully chosen patients

Who Is Suitable

Ideal candidates usually have pain and degeneration limited to a single compartment stable ligaments good range of motion and no major deformity or inflammatory arthritis Imaging confirms preserved cartilage in the remaining compartments and alignment analysis helps decide whether partial replacement or corrective osteotomy is better Joint preserving options such as high tibial osteotomy may be considered in younger active individuals where shifting weight bearing away from the diseased compartment can delay the need for replacement

Surgical Technique and Recovery

Through a smaller incision than standard total replacement the surgeon removes diseased cartilage and a thin slice of bone from the affected compartment and fixes a compact metal and plastic implant that replicates the joint surface Ligaments and untouched compartments are preserved Many patients experience less postoperative discomfort and regain knee motion and function quickly returning to routine activities in a shorter time compared with full replacement

Why Choose Livasa Hospitals for Partial Knee Replacement

At Livasa Hospitals orthopaedic surgeons evaluate each person with knee arthritis individually using imaging and clinical criteria to determine whether partial replacement osteotomy or total replacement is best This tailored decision making ensures that patients in Punjab receive the most appropriate level of intervention for their age activity level and pattern of disease supported by experienced rehabilitation services

Livasa Hospitals Punjab Network Contact

Livasa Healthcare Group Network of Multi speciality Hospitals in Punjab
Corporate Office Phase 8 Industrial Area Sector 73 Punjab 160071 India