Partial Knee Replacement
One of the more recent advances in knee replacement surgery is the unicompartmental knee replacement (also known as a unicondylar knee replacement). This type of knee replacement is less invasive than a full knee replacement.
The operation is designed to replace only the portions of the joint that are most damaged by arthritis. This can have significant advantages, especially in younger patients who may need to have a second artificial knee replacement as the first one begins to wear out. Removing less bone during the initial operation makes it much easier to perform a revision artificial knee replacement later in life.
Many patients note that recovery from a partial knee replacement is easier than a total knee. It also may feel more like a natural knee because the major ligaments which are routinely removed in total knee replacement are retained.
Cementless Partial Knee Replacements
Further advances in materials, manufacturing and technology innovation, have given rise to the cementless Partial Knee Replacement. The advantage of a cementless approach is the implants include porous surfaces that mimic human bone, and as a result can take advantage of the natural healing properties to create reliable implant fixation. This biological fixation strategy is less susceptible to deterioration over time than traditional implants that rely on bone cement. In addition to this, eliminating cement from the surgical procedure allow for reduced time in the operating room and reduced time under anesthesia.
Dr. Harris is proud to be one of the first surgeons in the country to offer his patients the
first cementless Partial Knee Replacement available in the US optimized for treating
medial compartment disease.
This unique implant, called the Engage Partial Knee System, has been optimized for
outpatient surgery.
Cementless Partial Knee Replacements
Further advances in materials, manufacturing and technology innovation, have given rise to the cementless Partial Knee Replacement. The advantage of a cementless approach is the implants include porous surfaces that mimic human bone, and as a result can take advantage of the natural healing properties to create reliable implant fixation. This biological fixation strategy is less susceptible to deterioration over time than traditional implants that rely on bone cement. In addition to this, eliminating cement from the surgical procedure allow for reduced time in the operating room and reduced time under anesthesia.
Dr. Harris is proud to be one of the first surgeons in the country to offer his patients the
first cementless Partial Knee Replacement available in the US optimized for treating
medial compartment disease.
This unique implant, called the Engage Partial Knee System, has been optimized for
outpatient surgery.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of partial knee replacement? Contact us!
