A patient is typically suitable for a partial knee replacement when they are experiencing localised symptoms and when the arthritis is limited to one part of the knee. This presents an option for younger patients, normally in their 50s or 60s, who are not ready for a full knee replacement.
The recovery time of a partial knee replacement is roughly half the time of a full knee replacement. The aim of this treatment is to allow the patient to be active again, for example to play golf or tennis more comfortably.
Patients can expect to be off work for up to 4 weeks and resuming walking without any aids at approximately 6 weeks.