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🦿 Precision Approach to Partial Knee Replacement During a #partialkneereplacement (also called unicompartmental #kneearthroplasty or UKA), surgeons focus on replacing just the damaged portion of your knee while preserving healthy tissue. First, your surgeon makes a smaller incision compared to total knee replacement and then: 1️⃣ Tibial Cut: the damaged top surface of your shinbone (tibial plateau) to create a clean surface for your new implant. 2️⃣ Femoral Cut: reshaping the bottom part of your thighbone (femoral condyle), your surgeon removes only the worn-out portion, maintaining healthy bone structure. 3️⃣ Kneecap: If needed, the surgeon might resurface a small part of your kneecap (patella) to ensure smooth movement. Your surgeon then places metal components on these precisely cut surfaces and adds a special plastic spacer between them - giving your knee new, smooth surfaces to glide on! - Most patients go home the same day or after one night - You can usually walk with assistance within 24 hrs - Many return to normal activities in just 6 wks - The healthy parts of your knee remain untouched! . The Best Part? #PartialKnee preserves more of your natural knee anatomy, many patients report their knee feels more “natural” vs. total #kneereplacement + the smaller incision typically means: 🔹 Faster recovery 🔹 Less post-op pain 🔹 Reduced blood loss 🔹 Lower infection risk . 👇 SHARE your Knee Replacement journey & experience #JointReplacement #OrthopedicSurgery
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