If you are thinking of going through a partial knee surgery then you must be wondering about the pros and cons of partial knee replacement.
Well, it is human nature to be concerned about the outcomes. But before knowing about benefits and disadvantages one should first know what is a partial knee replacement surgery.
It is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon replaces the damaged parts of the knee with artificial implants.
Then what is the difference between Total Knee replacement and partial knee replacement? In partial knee replacements, the surgeon deals with only one compartment of the knee out of the three.
On the other hand total knee replacement, as its name suggests, deals with all three compartments.
As you can see both procedures are different and this is why is important that you talk about your knee condition with a good Knee Replacement Doctor Patna before coming to any conclusion about the surgical process.
He or she will help you clarify whether you are a good candidate for partial knee replacement or not.
Who is a Candidate for Partial Knee Replacement?
Partial knee replacement surgery is also known as unicompartmental treatment that helps to fix knee injuries and pain.
In India, the success rate of partial knee replacement surgeries is about 90 to 90%. But don’t choose to go through partial knee replacement by just seeing the success rate. Continue reading “Partial Knee Replacement Success Rate – Pros and Cons”