When the cartilage is too damaged to function properly, artificial joint replacement is used in order to restore the function. Artificial joint replacement is a method to swap out the joints. When knee joint pain is severe and there are many limitations to its function, we recommend this treatment method where the bone and tendon with arthritis is removed and replaced with a special metal or plastic. If only one side of the joint is damaged, we recommend partial replacement. If both sides are damaged on one side of the knee, we recommend a complete replacement.

Since partial joint replacement keeps the healthy parts of the joint and the surrounding tissues (ligament, tendon, knee bone), the joint function is restored very close to normal after surgery. Of course, the replaced artificial joints may also wear out, leading to a second replacement surgery. Also, please be aware that partial joint replacement requires a smaller incision area, narrowing the vision during surgery, so we recommend you go to a doctor with rich experience.