Partial Knee Replacement
Only the damaged surfaces of the knee are replaced with an implant that allows for a return of knee function. All knee ligaments are preserved and a smaller incision is utilized.
There are times when patients suffering from knee pain only have damage in one part of the joint. Oftentimes, in this situation, a partial knee replacement may be recommended. With a partial knee replacement at Southern Indiana Institute of Orthopaedics, our surgeons replace only the damaged surfaces of the knee with an implant that allows for a return of knee function. During a partial knee replacement all knee ligaments are preserved and a smaller incision is utilized.
After surgery, the patient is examined by one of our nurses, who will have the patient walking within a few hours of the procedure. Once the patient is ready, and all questions are answered, the patient is discharged home the same day as the surgery.
At Southern Indiana Institute of Orthopaedics, we strive to provide a concierge experience for all of our total joint patients. Our staff will take time to sit down with you and explain the procedure using models and diagrams. You will get a detailed explanation of your x-ray findings. We will be there for you to answer all of your questions and provide encouragement along your journey to getting rid of your joint pain.
To schedule your consultation with Southern Indiana Institute of Orthopaedics to discuss if partial knee replacement is right for you, click here or call us at (812) 542-5633.
Patient Story
How A Patient Got Back in the Woods with a Successful Partial Knee Replacement
Larry’s knee pain had gotten slowly worse over the course of several years before his family doctor referred him to Travis Clegg, M.D., at Southern Indiana Institute of Orthopaedics. Larry was to the point where he could no longer do many of the things he loved, including hiking and being in the woods with local boy scout troops as a long-time scout leader. “It just got to the point where the hills and uneven ground was too much.”
“Larry was suffering from a knee condition known as unicompartmental osteoarthritis,” reports Dr. Clegg, joint replacement specialist. “His pain, which was mostly on the inside part of the knee, was caused from loss of cartilage, resulting in bone-on-bone pressure.” Because of this, Larry was an excellent candidate for a minimally-invasive, partial knee replacement.
A partial knee replacement is a procedure in which the worn-out compartment of the knee is re-surfaced. The rest of the knee, including the ligaments and cartilage, are left intact, resulting in pain relief and a more normal-feeling knee after surgery.
“I was amazed at how quick I recovered,” Larry says, “I was walking without a cane 2 days after the surgery. Dr. Clegg and his team are amazing!”
“Larry was able to return to hiking and doing the things he loves once we got rid of his pain. That is the best part about being a joint replacement surgeon,” says Dr. Clegg. Larry has now been enjoying his new knee for over 6 years.
To see if joint replacement is right for you or someone you know, schedule an appointment at Southern Indiana Institute of Orthopaedics today.
Meet Your Orthopaedic Surgeon
About Travis Clegg, M.D.
During his career as an orthopaedic surgeon, Travis Clegg, M.D., has performed over 2,000 minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. Dr. Clegg also performs shoulder and knee arthroscopies including rotator cuff repair, meniscus surgery and cartilage procedures.
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