You may be a candidate for partial knee replacement surgery if you have advanced stages of arthritis in only one compartment of your knee and your knee is severely limiting you on a daily basis. The decision to undergo partial knee replacement surgery is a personal decision made by you with the help of Dr. Kahlenberg and is based on both symptoms and x-ray findings. The goal of this operation is to cure your pain and improve your ability to walk as well as perform daily activities.
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Partial knee replacement surgery involves removal of the arthritic portion of the knee joint and replacement with metal and plastic (polyethylene). In contrast to a total knee replacement, shown below on the left, a partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement, shown on the right, only replaces one compartment of the knee.​​
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All materials presented on this website are the presented for information only and should not be construed as medical advice. Each patient’s specific condition is different, and a comprehensive medical assessment requires a full medical history, physical exam, and review of diagnostic imaging. If you would like to seek the opinion of Dr. Kahlenberg for your specific case, we recommend contacting our office to make an appointment.