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🦿 Medial Unicompartmental (Partial) Knee Replacement Unlike total knee replacement, Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) is a procedure that preserves healthy knee tissue by replacing only the damaged portion of your knee joint. Key benefits that make Unicompartmental #KneeReplacement include: - Smaller incision & less tissue disruption - Faster recovery time - Better range of motion - More natural feel post-surgery - Earlier return to daily activities . Ideal candidates typically have: ✓ Arthritis limited to one knee compartment ✓ Intact ligaments ✓ Good range of motion ✓ Correctable deformity Modern advances in surgical techniques and implant design have dramatically improved outcomes. Studies show 90%+ success rates at 10 yrs, w/ many patients returning to active lifestyles within weeks rather than months. #PartialKneeReplacement preserves your natural knee anatomy, making future surgeries easier if ever needed. Patients often report their knee feels more “normal” compared to total knee replacement. #KneeSurgery #JointReplacement #Orthopedics . 👇 SHARE your knee replacement experience & insights. What questions do you have about partial knee replacement?

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