A Conservative and Minimally Invasive Solution
When knee wear is limited to only one part of the knee—usually the inner or outer side—it is not necessary to replace the entire joint.
A partial or unicompartmental knee replacement is a highly precise surgical procedure designed to replace only the damaged compartment, while preserving the patient’s own ligaments and the remaining healthy cartilage.
Advantages of a partial denture over a full denture
Maximum anatomical preservation: By preserving the knee’s own ligaments (including the cruciate ligaments), the knee maintains much smoother movement and a natural joint feel.
Less invasive surgery: Because it requires a smaller incision and causes less muscle trauma, bleeding is minimal and postoperative pain is drastically reduced.
Accelerated recovery and hospital discharge: It allows patients to walk with support within the first few hours after surgery, shortening the length of the hospital stay and speeding up their return to an active lifestyle.
Are you a candidate for a partial knee replacement?
The key to success lies in a thorough diagnosis and a rigorous selection process.
This procedure is particularly indicated for patients who meet the following criteria:
Focal osteoarthritis: The wear and tear is limited to a single compartment of the knee, while the others remain healthy.
Stable and functional ligaments: The cruciate ligaments must be intact to ensure joint stability.
Good bone alignment: Absence of severe deformities in the leg axis (such as excessive bowing).
Experience and Precision in Knee-Sparing Surgery
The implantation of a partial prosthesis requires a refined surgical technique and millimeter-level precision in the fitting of the components to ensure the implant’s durability and the leg’s perfect alignment. With more than two decades of specialization in cutting-edge joint surgery, we conduct a personalized analysis of your knee’s anatomy using high-resolution imaging tests. We are committed to providing the most conservative and safest treatment option to relieve your pain, restoring your mobility quickly and permanently.