Presentation
One year post op review.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
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Medial unicompartmental arthroplasty prosthesis demonstrates normal alignment. No complication evident. Knee joint alignment is normal. Superior and inferior patellar osteophytosis.
Case Discussion
Unicompartmental or partial knee replacement is performed on patients with single-compartment osteoarthritis. It is not preferred for patients with inflammatory or rheumatoid joint disease. Its advantage over total knee replacement is:
smaller incision so quicker post-operative recovery
less intra-operative blood loss
quicker rehab due to less soft tissue damage