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Unicompartment knee replacement

Unicompartment knee replacement is a surgical technique that has been utilized for more than 20 years.  It entails replacing one side of the knee with a synthetic joint.

This technique is only suitable in selected Unicompartment knee replacement patients where the knee joint has exclusively worn on one side of the joint.  It is not a suitable technique for patients with inflammatory knee arthritis (Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout etc.) and / or knee deformities.

To determine whether a patient a suitable  candidate for a unicompartment knee replacement, consultation, examination and  radiographs will be required.

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