Partial vs Total Knee Replacement: How Knee Replacement Surgeons Decide What’s Best for You
Is knee pain becoming a part of your daily life? You may notice it while climbing stairs, standing up after sitting, or even during a short walk. When medicines and therapy stop helping, you visit a physiotherapist for help. But they may end up recommending you two options: partial or total knee replacement. But how does a knee replacement surgeon decide which one is right for you? The answer is more straightforward than it sounds and always centred around what suits your condition the best. Understanding Partial Knee Replacement A partial knee replacement is usually suggested by your knee replacement surgeon when damage is limited to just one part of the knee. Your knee has three sections, and sometimes only one of them is worn out. In such cases, replacing the entire joint may not be necessary. This is the only option where most of your natural knee remains intact. Also, this is a less-invasive procedure, which means faster recovery and less scarring. This is why many people al...