Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure used to relieve arthritis in one of the knee compartments in which the damaged parts of the knee are replaced. UKA surgery may reduce post-operative pain and have a shorter recovery period than a total knee replacements. Also, UKA may have a smaller incision because the implants may be smaller.
In the United States, this procedure constitutes approximately 8% of knee arthroplasty.
Read more about Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Background, Indications and Contraindications, History and Physical Examination, Surgical Information, Benefits, Risks, Long-term Results
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