Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is a partial replacement of the knee, involving the kneecap portion of the joint. This may be an option for a knee that has only worn out in one of the three areas of ...

“That’s similar to what we do with the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone) and patella ... to one part of the knee, you might be a candidate for a partial knee replacement.

This inflammation can affect any of the knee’s three main components: the inner (medial) side, outer (lateral) side, or the kneecap (patella ... part of it. A partial knee replacement targets ...

That surely is the case with your knee. As long as your kneecap (patella) stays in its groove in the knee ... If the groove is uneven or too shallow, the kneecap could slide off, resulting in a ...

Uni compartmental knee replacement (UKR) is a minimally invasive surgery for severe osteoarthritis affecting a portion of the knee. UKR involves less pain, quicker recovery, and smaller incisions ...