Knee Replacement Surgery Less Invasive
Knee and hip replacement surgery techniques have become less invasive. One example is a new technique called unicompartmental knee surgery, an alternative to total knee replacement surgery performed by doctors at Orthopedic Institute.
Unicompartmental knee replacement surgery – also known as partial knee replacement –entails replacing only the arthritic part of the knee, while preserving the remaining soft tissue. Because it is less invasive and involves less tissue trauma, patients can recover faster and experience less pain. As a result, patients can resume an active lifestyle more quickly.
Partial knee replacement surgery is often used to treat osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis damages cartilage that covers the bones that form the knee joints, eventually causing the bones to rub together and wear away. This results in pain, stiffness, and a loss in range of motion. If the osteoarthritis is diagnosed in its early stages, partial knee replacement surgery can be a viable option that will help stave off a total knee replacement.
Dr. Bradley Plaga, an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Institute who specializes in knee surgery, performs partial knee replacement surgery.
“In addition to preserving bone, partial knee replacement surgery is performed using a mini-incision,” said Plaga. “A mini-incision technique is less invasive to patients, which can result in less tissue damage, less pain, and quicker recovery times.”
For more information on the procedure or to make an appointment with a physician at Orthopedic Institute, call (888) 331-5890 or (605) 331-5890.
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