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SURGICAL PROCEDURES & CONDITIONS OF THE KNEE

KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

Knee replacement surgery, which is essentially resurfacing of the articular surfaces of the joint and reducing inflammation and therefore pain in the knee, has a high success rate in relieving symptoms. Approximately ninety-five out of every hundred joint replacement procedures give good pain relief for a prolonged period of time following the surgery. Knee replacement procedures have become more common due to the aging population.

FULL KNEE REPLACEMENT

• In those patients where there is arthritis throughout the knee which is severe, a full knee replacement will be recommended.

PARTIAL OR UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

• In those patients with only limited arthritis in one part of the knee, the partial knee replacement procedure may be possible. The advantages of a partial knee replacement are that the procedure is a smaller operation with faster recovery time.