What is partial knee replacement surgery?

Partial knee replacement surgery, also called unicompartmental knee arthroplasty , is a medical surgical procedure performed to treat localized knee joint damage and alleviate pain in a specific compartment of the knee. This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of partial knee replacement surgery, including information on the procedure, benefits, and availability of this surgical option in India. What is Partial Knee Replacement Surgery? Partial knee replacement surgery is a surgical intervention used to address knee joint damage that is limited to a specific compartment of the knee. Unlike total knee replacement, which involves replacing the entire knee joint, partial knee replacement focuses on resurfacing only the damaged portion, leaving the healthy parts intact. It is typically performed when the damage is confined to one of the three compartments of the knee: medial, lateral, or patellofemoral. By MBq Disk - Own work (Original text: selbst erstellt), Public Domain, h...