The "Forgotten Knee" Experience
When arthritis is limited to only one part of your knee, a Robotic Partial Knee Replacement (UKR) is often the superior choice. At Trinay Orthopedic Hospital, we use robotics to resurface only the damaged side, keeping your healthy bone, cartilage, and major ligaments (ACL/PCL) intact.
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Why Partial is better than Total?
If you are a candidate for a partial replacement, you gain significant advantages over a total knee procedure:
- Natural Feel: Because your natural ligaments are preserved, the knee twists and rotates normally.
- Minimal Pain: A smaller incision (3-4 inches) and less bone removal mean less trauma.
- Rapid Recovery: Most patients go home in 24-48 hours and walk without support in 2 weeks.
- Higher Activity: Easier to return to hiking, cycling, and low-impact sports.
Robotic Accuracy for Partial Joints
Partial knee replacement is technically more demanding than total replacement. The robot ensures the new implant balances perfectly with your natural cartilage, which is critical to avoid and prevent wear on the healthy side of your knee.
Is it right for you?
Ideal candidates have localized pain (usually on the inner side) and a functional ACL. We use 3D CT mapping to confirm if your other knee compartments are healthy enough for this bone-sparing approach.
Getting Back to Action
Our Robotic Partial Knee patients are frequently our fastest "graduates" from physiotherapy. Because we don't cut the quadriceps tendon, you regain leg strength almost immediately after the surgery.
