What is the procedure for Partial Knee Replacement?
The procedure of Partial Knee Replacement allows your surgeon to access and replace only the diseased portion of the knee. Here is a brief description of Partial Knee Replacement procedure: The knee joint is exposed with an incision that is 3-4 inch in length. The knee joint is properly balanced. The end of the femur and top of the tibia are shaped with specialized instruments to snugly fit the implants. The surgeon places trial components to ensure proper alignment of all the parts of the knee joint. Once all the parts are properly aligned, the trial components are removed and the prosthetic components are implanted. The incision is then sutured.
