Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

• This refers to wearing out of the cartilage inside the knee joint leading to pain and stiffness
• It is common in people older than 50 years of age
• Effective treatment include a total knee replacement which involves removing the arthritic portion of the knee and replacing it with an internal knee prosthesis made up of metal and plastic

Partial or Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement

• This is an excellent solution for a person older than 50 years of age who has arthritis involving only a portion of the knee joint
• This is commonly the medial (inner portion) compartment of the knee when walking
• This procedure provides excellent pain relief and good knee function as majority of the patient’s knee is preserved during the surgery.

What To Expect

• Hospitalisation of about 3 – 5 days
• Start to walk on 2nd day after operation

Case Study

• 62 year old lady
• Presents with severe medial sided knee pain during walking and standing
• Has been limping due to pain
• Not better with medications
  

Please note that the information contained herein is for general medical information only.
If you have any specific medical condition or queries, please consult your medical doctor.

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