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UKR or Unicompartmental knee replacement is considered as one of the effective treatments by orthopedic surgeons. It is particularly useful in treating symptomatic Unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee.

Though if we ask the Best Kneereplacement Surgeon in Navi Mumbai about the surgical procedure, he will tell that some aspects of this procedure are debated. Hence, it has not got that widespread acceptance as it should be

However, as the issues of the selection criteria of patients, the design of implants and discrepancy in survival rate get resolve, it will be used more popularly.

Surgeons find it ideal in a few cases

If we refer the worldwide estimation, then only 10% of orthopedic surgeons perform the Unicompartmental knee replacement Surgery.

Clinics that offer Total Knee replacement surgery in Thane are less because of the potential usefulness and safety of other minimally invasive procedures. Still, the procedure is considered ideal in a few cases.

Doctors check the case and assess the suitability of it.

Since Total Knee replacement surgerycost in Thane or other big cities is more, people need more time to decide.

History of Unicompartmental knee replacement

In the early days, a metallic component was used to replace the tibial surface. However, the results were not very much satisfactory.

The incidences of complications were high, and the functional results were poor. A significant development happened in the 70’s when modern Unicompartmental designs emerged.

In the new design, the flat tibial component was made from polyethylene, and the polyradial femoral components were metallic.

Deformation and wear were prominent issues that were resolved in the subsequent designs.

It is a fact that in UKR, the innovation and development didn’t happen that extensively as it happened in other replacement procedures.

Limited popularity was the primary reason behind it.

Today also, the best Knee replacement Surgeon in Navi Mumbai prefer UKR only when he feels other procedures inapplicable.

Development in the later years

In the 80’s researchers revealed that the fundamental reason behind the earlier failure was improper prosthetic design and incorrect surgical techniques.

Poor selection of patient was also a significant reason.

Earlier research shows that the majority of the UKR performed were unsuccessful. As the prosthetic designs evolved, the success rate improved later.

Still, the procedure has not gained the popularity as it deserves. Experts feel that mainly it is because the hospitals that offer Total Knee replacement surgery in Thane do not have expertise.

Follow-up and complications

The follow-up forthe Unicompartmental procedure is done after one, three and six months after the surgery. Patients are called after one year to see if there are any complications.

As far as complications are concerned, a few common complications are:
  • ·         Fracture
  • ·         Residual bone cement in the joints
  • ·         Tibial plateau collapse
  • ·         Aseptic loosening
  • ·         Thrombosis

In some cases, further operative intervention is required.  Sometimes, doctors need to change the prosthetic components. Dislocation is also treated through revision surgery.

Total Knee replacement surgery cost in Thane is not exorbitant. However, it goes a little bit higher if revision surgery also happens.Know more about Two New Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgeries


According to Dr. Shailendra patil who is a renowned bone and joint care specialist, the reason for limited popularity of this procedure is lack of expertise.

Also, the research has not happened much in this procedure. Hence, doctors do not prefer it. If more surgeries happen and adequate data is collected, the application will increase.

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