Knee Replacement

A partial knee replacement is proposed when one of the two femorotibial compartments of the knee is worn and medical treatments no longer relieve the pain and the patient’s ability to get around has deteriorated. This operation aims to eliminate the pain and restore knee function so the patient can walk unrestrictedly and participate in gentle sports activities (walking, golf, cycling, swimming, keep-fit…). The minimally invasive technique used is gentle on the muscles and tendons and spares all the ligaments thus, in most cases, enabling faster recovery and a more natural feel than a total replacement.

A total knee replacement is proposed in the case of diffuse wear of the knee cartilage when medical treatments no longer relieve the pain and the patient’s ability to get around has deteriorated. This operation aims to eliminate the pain and restore knee function so the patient can walk unrestrictedly and participate in gentle sports activities (walking, golf, cycling, swimming, keep-fit…).

In the case of wear, loosening or chronic infection of the knee implants, or wear of the remaining cartilage in the case of partial knee replacements, a revision knee replacement is necessary. This complex operation may require the use of a reconstruction prosthesis, creation of bone flaps or the use of bone grafts. The aim is to recover knee function and enable weight-bearing immediately on the limb operated on or later if bone grafts are required during the procedure.