✦ Single-Compartment Solution

Partial Knee Replacement

Q: Is partial knee replacement permanent?

Modern partial knee implants are designed to last 15–20 years. Selection, alignment and weight management determine real-world longevity.

Q: Can both knees be done together?

Yes — bilateral partial replacements can be performed in one anaesthetic if patients are medically fit, reducing total recovery time.

Q: Will I need physiotherapy?

Yes, but rehabilitation is shorter than total replacement. Most patients complete formal physiotherapy within 4–6 weeks of operation.

Q: Can I run or play sports later?

Recreational golf, swimming, cycling and brisk walking are encouraged. High-impact running is discouraged to protect implant longevity.

Only the worn portion of the knee is resurfaced while ligaments and healthy cartilage stay untouched — delivering a natural-feeling knee with rapid recovery and minimal hospital stay.

60–90 min PROCEDURE

2–3 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>90% SUCCESS RATE

15+ Yrs IMPLANT LIFE

What is Partial Knee Replacement?

Partial Knee Replacement, also known as Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty, is a conservative surgical option in which only the diseased compartment of the knee — usually medial — receives prosthetic resurfacing. The unaffected compartments, anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and the patellofemoral surface are deliberately preserved. Ideal for focal osteoarthritis with intact ligaments and minimal angular deformity, this procedure is performed by Dr. Hithesh in Hyderabad through smaller incisions, giving patients a rapid return to walking and a knee that feels remarkably close to its native state.

Best suited for individuals whose arthritis is confined to one knee compartment, with healthy cruciate ligaments, good knee bend and only mild varus or valgus deformity on examination.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Positioning

The patient is positioned supine; spinal or general anaesthesia is given; the affected limb is sterilised and draped.

Minimally Invasive Approach

A short skin incision avoids quadriceps tendon disruption, preserving the extensor mechanism for accelerated recovery.

Selective Resurfacing

Worn cartilage and bone in the affected compartment are precisely resected; healthy adjacent tissue is left intact.

Trial Sizing

Trial inserts confirm the correct implant size, alignment and ligament tension before final components are selected.

Implant Placement & Closure

The unicondylar prosthesis is cemented; wound layers are closed; same-day standing and walking are encouraged.

Outcomes

60–90 minDURATION

2–3 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>90%SUCCESS RATE

6–8 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Conserves natural bone, cartilage and both cruciate ligaments completely
→Knee feels closer to a normal native knee post-surgery
→Smaller scar with significantly less surgical trauma overall
→Reduced bleeding and noticeably milder post-operative pain
→Faster return to walking, driving and routine professional duties
→Future conversion to total knee replacement remains technically straightforward

Partial knee replacement rewards careful patient selection. When the disease is truly one-sided and the ligaments are intact, this operation delivers a knee that feels less like a prosthesis and more like the original.

— — Dr. Bathini Hithesh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma & Joint Replacement Specialist, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is partial knee replacement permanent?+

Can both knees be done together?+

Will I need physiotherapy?+

Can I run or play sports later?+

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