Partial knee replacementst are an alternative to total knee replacement in selected patients. Some people with severe arthritis in just one part of their knee will be helped by a unicondylar or a patellofemoral replacement.

Unicondlyar replacements are generally indicated for individuals whose arthritis affects only one side – or condyle – of the knee. Physicians today are implanting a proven prosthesis using the new MIS procedure, removing only the diseased portion of the knee.

Smaller scar - uses a 2 - to 3-inch incision and removes only the diseased portion of the knee

Shorter hospital stay - may be performed on an overnight basis; hospitalization time is minimized

Faster rehab/recovery time - an estimated five-weeks for many patients, but may vary

Patellofemoral Replacement replaces the joint between the kneecap and upper knee joint. This can be a good solution when the patellofemoral joint is badly degenerated while the remainder of the knee is in good shape.

Conformis iDuo is a computer designed custom made implant that replaces the medial and patellofemoral compartments. It is custom made from measurements obtained from patient imaging.