Partial knee replacement as effective as total replacement for select patients
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- Reviewed by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
People with advanced knee osteoarthritis often opt for a knee replacement. But not everyone needs a total joint replacement. When worn-down cartilage and other damage is limited to one side of the knee joint, surgeons may recommend a partial knee replacement instead. With a partial replacement, the metal and plastic implant is inserted on only one side. The surgery is less invasive, with a quicker initial recovery.
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Lynne Christensen, Staff Writer
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Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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