Partial knee replacement (uni-knee replacement)
A partial knee replacement, also known as a uni-knee replacement, is when only part of the knee joint is removed and replaced with implants. Only the bad part of one side of a knee is replaced versus the entire knee joint surfaces in a total joint replacement.
Below are x-rays and illustrations of a partial knee replacement.
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Damaged area of femur removed
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Damaged area of tibia removed
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Partial knee implant
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X-ray of partial knee replacement implant
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