Partial vs Total Knee Replacement: Which is the Better Option?

Deciding whether to get a total or a partial knee replacement can be difficult. If you are considering having a knee replacement done and you are a candidate for a partial knee replacement, would it be better if you just had the whole knee replaced?

What are the differences between the 2 knee surgeries?

Which is more painful?

How soon can you walk after each of the 2 knee replacement surgeries?

These questions and more are discussed in this video.

Here is more help for people suffering from knee arthritis and looking at having a knee replacement:

00:00 Is A Partial Knee Replacement Better Than A Total Knee Replacement?
00:32 What is a partial knee replacement surgery?
02:57 What is a total knee replacement surgery?
05:15 Which is more painful?
06:46 How soon can you walk after?
07:56 What if you need a total replacement after a partial knee replacement?

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[kristinesanchez]

wow...that's me I have two bad knees, had arthroscopy on both and that has been years ago. yes, you are right sometimes there are flare ups. I know what I can and can't do. when they act up I use my bio-freeze and heating pad. I walk at least 30 minutes and swim. I can also bend and straighten my knees. Last time I went to the doctor, she said usually when a patient comes in with your knees they are using a walker. I read an article that they really don't know why some people can tolerate it more than others. I really enjoy your channel, thank you

[TruthAboveAll]

As always, absolutely excellent and informative video! Thanks Doc!

[debbie.d.a.]

Would partial help straighten the knee too?

[sguptamallick]

I have subscribed your channel quite sometime now and find it very useful. I had a partial KR in July 2024 and have a query. Are there any exercises that I should not be doing? I normally do extensions, bending, chair sit ups. Any advise pls?

[rajaabarazi]

Ich hoffe, es gibt eine arabische Übersetzung