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Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement involves removing damaged cartilage and bone from the entire knee joint and replacing it with artificial components made of metal and plastic. It’s recommended for severe arthritis affecting multiple compartments of the knee. Surgeons resurface the thigh bone, shin bone, and often the kneecap with prosthetic parts that replicate natural knee movement. The surgery typically requires 1-3 days hospitalization and several months of physical therapy. Most patients experience significant pain relief and improved mobility, with modern implants lasting 15-20 years or more.

Partial Knee Replacement
Otherwise known as unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, it involves replacing only the damaged portion of the knee joint rather than the entire joint. It’s typically recommended when arthritis affects just one compartment of the knee—usually the inner (medial) side. The procedure preserves healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments, resulting in a more natural-feeling knee compared to total replacement. Benefits include smaller incisions, less blood loss, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays. However, it’s only suitable for patients with limited arthritis and intact ligaments. The artificial components resurface the damaged area, relieving pain and restoring function. Recovery typically takes 3-6 weeks, though full healing continues for months.

Mako Robot Assisted Surgery
By using 3D CT imaging to create a personalized surgical plan for knee or hip replacement. The robotic arm guides the surgeon with extreme precision while allowing real-time adjustments. This technology enhances accuracy in implant positioning, preserves healthy bone and tissue, and can improve outcomes, potentially leading to faster recovery and longer-lasting results.

Partial Knee Sparing Approach
This minimally invasive technique preserves maximum healthy tissue while addressing isolated knee damage. It targets only the affected compartment, maintaining natural ligaments, bone, and cartilage elsewhere. This approach offers quicker recovery, reduced surgical trauma, and more natural knee mechanics compared to traditional methods. It’s ideal for patients with localized arthritis, providing pain relief while preserving future surgical options if needed.

Quad Sparing Total Knee Replacement (Subvastus Approach)
An advanced surgical technique that avoids cutting through the quadriceps muscle or tendon. Instead, surgeons access the knee by moving muscles aside rather than cutting them. This approach preserves quadriceps strength and function, leading to less post-operative pain, faster recovery, and quicker return to normal activities. Patients often experience better knee control and can typically begin walking and rehabilitation sooner than with traditional methods.

Revision Knee Replacement
A complex surgery to replace a failed or worn-out knee implant from a previous replacement. It’s needed when the original prosthesis loosens, wears out, becomes infected, or causes instability. The procedure is more challenging than initial replacement, often requiring specialized implants, bone grafts, and longer operating time. Recovery takes longer, and outcomes may be less predictable than primary replacements, though most patients still achieve significant pain relief.