Partial Or Uni Knee Replacement
Partial / Uni Knee Replacement in Bengaluru at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic
At VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru, Dr. Vijay Girish performs Partial (Uni) Knee Replacement, a surgical procedure that replaces only the damaged compartment of the knee while preserving healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments. This approach is ideal for patients with localized osteoarthritis or joint degeneration affecting a single compartment of the knee.
Partial knee replacement restores natural knee movement, reduces pain, and improves stability without the extensive recovery associated with total knee replacement. Patients benefit from faster rehabilitation, smaller incisions, and better preservation of the knee’s natural function.
What is Partial / Uni Knee Replacement?
Partial or unicompartmental knee replacement involves removing and replacing only the damaged portion of the knee with a specialized implant. The healthy compartments remain untouched, allowing for a more natural knee function, quicker recovery, and less post-operative pain compared to total knee replacement. This procedure is particularly suitable for patients with osteoarthritis confined to a single compartment of the knee.
Benefits of Partial / Uni Knee Replacement
Partial knee replacement provides multiple benefits for patients with localized knee damage:
- Targets only the damaged compartment, preserving healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments.
- Reduces pain and stiffness, restoring mobility and daily function.
- Smaller incision and less tissue trauma enable faster rehabilitation.
- Maintains more natural knee mechanics, allowing smoother motion and better stability.
- Suitable for active patients who wish to resume daily activities and low-impact sports.
Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Early recovery focuses on pain management, controlled movement, and gradual weight-bearing.
- Physiotherapy and strengthening exercises begin soon after surgery to restore range of motion and stability.
- Most patients can walk with assistance within a day or two and progress to normal walking in 1–2 weeks.
- Resumption of low-impact daily activities is typically possible within 3–4 weeks.
- Long-term outcomes include reduced pain, improved knee function, and excellent joint preservation.
Partial / Uni Knee Replacement at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru is performed with a patient-focused approach. Dr. Vijay Girish uses precise surgical techniques, high-quality implants, and customized rehabilitation plans to ensure optimal outcomes, helping patients regain knee mobility, relieve pain, and maintain long-term joint health.