Knee Replacement Flashcards
1
Q
Who gets a unicompartmental knee replacement?
A
Patients with isolated OA of medial or lateral compartment
2
Q
How is unicompartmental knee replacement different?
A
Less invasive surgery with less bone removal and preservation of knee ligaments
-Particularly for younger patients this is good
If it fails= TKR
3
Q
What is a Patellofemoral replacement for?
A
Isolated PFJ OA
