Who it is for
- • Isolated medial or lateral compartment wear
- • Intact ACL and PCL with a correctable deformity
- • Patients wishing to keep native ligaments and a smaller incision
Ideal for isolated medial or lateral compartment osteoarthritis. By resurfacing solely the worn articulating compartment, both the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) remain fully intact, preserving proprioceptive feedback and a more natural knee. Quicker recovery to function representing native joint.
Surgical approach
- • Resurfacing only the damaged compartment
- • Preservation of both cruciate ligaments and healthy cartilage
- • Robotic or patient-specific guides when anatomy and hardware allow
- • Careful exclusion of inflammatory arthritis and multi-compartment disease
Recovery
- • Typically faster than total knee replacement
- • Earlier return to stairs, prayer positions, and recreational walking
- • Follow-up to confirm implant tracking and remaining compartment health
Joint Preservation
Discuss Partial Knee Replacement with Dr. Ya'ish
Consultations take place at Healthpoint Hospital, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Toll-free 800 77.