Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

About Partial Knee Replacement Surgery- The following is provided to you by WorldMed Assist, Medical Tourism experts, and contains general information that may not apply to you. You should consult with your physician about your specific situation. WorldMed Assist provides access to partial knee replacement surgery in India, Turkey and Mexico.

What is Partial Knee Replacement?

Partial knee replacement, also called a unicondylar knee replacement, is a surgery that may be considered for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint if the arthritis in the knee is confined to a limited area. Partial knee replacement is an alternative to total knee replacement and can be recommended for patients who are:

Older than 55 years
Not obese
Relatively sedentary
Have intact ligaments (specifically the ACL)

Several studies have demonstrated the advantages of this treatment option over the more conventional total knee replacement. These include: a smaller scar, less pain, a potentially shorter hospital stay, a faster rehab and recovery time, and possibly a greater range of motion when compared to standard total knee procedures. In addition, because more of the knee remains untouched, patients often report that the knee feels more normal to them.

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Partial Knee Replacement preparation

Shortly after hospital admission, you will meet your orthopedic surgeon who will examine you and talk to you about your knee replacement procedure. Routine blood tests are performed on all pre-operative patients; chest X-rays and electrocardiograms are usually obtained as well.

Partial Knee replacement surgery details

The surgery takes about one and a half hours. An incision is made over the knee and the worn out cartilage is exposed. The rough edges of the end of the femur (a bone that goes from the hip to the knee) and top of the tibia (a bone that goes from the knee to the ankle) are cut flat, cleaned, and then the unicompartmental device is cemented in place. The devices used at our partner hospitals are western brand ones such as Biomet Oxford II

Partial knee replacement recovery

After your surgery, you can expect to start rehab almost immediately. Patients usually stay in the hospital for three nights but putting weight on your knee is usually permitted immediately. Patients can expect to walk with crutches or a walker, and to take the knee through a near-full range of motion on the day after surgery. Exercise training will depend on the age and activity level of the patient and are customized to that patient's abilities. Most patients are able to walk unassisted between one and two weeks after the surgery and able to drive between two and four weeks after the surgery.

About WorldMed Assist

Experts in medical tourism, WorldMed Assist's mission is to improve lives by helping patients receive high quality medical treatment abroad at affordable prices. WorldMed Assist coordinates and simplifies every aspect of care and travel. WorldMed Assist also provides medical tourism as an option for self-insured businesses seeking expanded and affordable healthcare options for employees. Surgery in Belgium, Mexico, India, Turkey and other carefully selected destinations matched with the client's needs is significantly less expensive than in the U.S., yet delivered with the same or higher quality care and results as set by U.S. standards. Waiting times are virtually eliminated, track records are proven, and facilities are state-of-the-art. For more information, go to http://www.worldmedassist.com