Partial Knee Replacement

Our approach to partial knee replacement

At UCI Health, we prioritize non-surgical treatments first, considering surgery only when necessary. If partial knee replacement is the best option for you, our robotic-assisted surgery provides a personalized approach tailored to your needs.

Our orthopaedic surgeons work closely with a team of specialists to ensure comprehensive care, including:

• Radiologists
• Physical therapists
• Sports medicine specialists
• Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists
• Other orthopaedic surgeons

Benefits of partial knee replacement include:

• Shorter recovery time
• Less blood loss
• Reduced pain after surgery

Most patients are able to bear weight the same day and return to 80-90% activity within three months.

Candidates for partial knee replacement

You may benefit from partial knee replacement if:

• Nonsurgical treatments are no longer effective
• Your quality of life is declining

You may not benefit from partial knee replacement if:

• osteoarthritis in just one compartment of the knee
• severe knee stiffness
• ligament damage
• inflammatory arthritis

How to prepare for partial knee replacement?

At your first appointment with one of our joint replacement surgeons, you should expect to: 

• have an x-ray completed same-day

• detailed history of previous treatments

• physical exam of injury

• review prior imaging

What happens after my partial knee replacement?

After surgery is completed, our team is with you every step of the way. Our nurse navigator, physician’s assistants and surgeons schedule follow-up appointments in the three months following surgery to ensure a smooth transition.

Why choose UCI health for partial knee replacement?

Robot-assisted surgery

At UCI Health we exhaust all non-surgical treatments before recommending surgery. Once you and your physician decide partial knee replacement is the best course of treatment, our robotic-assisted surgery ensures an individualized approach for your body.

Quick and smooth recovery

With our surgeons, you'll be walking independently and bearing full weight the same day. While recovery varies, most patients are 80-90% recovered three months post-surgery, helping you return to your regular lifestyle swiftly.

Recovery assistance in your own home

We provide home health physical therapy for the first six weeks after surgery to ensure a comfortable recovery, along with the option of home nurse check-ups throughout your journey.