
Partial vs Total Knee Replacement: Which Is Right for You? In Delhi| Dr. Aman Dua
Partial vs Total Knee Replacement — Which One Do You Need?
If arthritis affects only one part of your knee, a partial knee replacement may be possible; if damage involves more than one compartment, severe deformity is present, or the ligaments are unstable, a total knee replacement is usually more appropriate. The right option depends on your X-rays, examination, symptoms, and overall knee condition—not on age alone.
Many patients assume that a partial replacement is always “better” because it is smaller. That is not always true. The best surgery is the one that matches the actual pattern of arthritis in your knee.
What is a partial knee replacement?
A partial knee replacement, also called unicompartmental knee replacement, replaces only the damaged compartment of the knee. The knee has three main compartments:
- Medial compartment: inner side of the knee.
- Lateral compartment: outer side of the knee.
- Patellofemoral compartment: area beneath the kneecap.
In a partial replacement, only the affected compartment is resurfaced, while healthy cartilage, ligaments, and bone in the other parts of the knee are preserved. Partial knee replacement is generally considered when arthritis is limited to…
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