Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty vs. Total Knee Arthroplasty: Indications, Outcomes, Revision Rates, and Surgical Techniques
Introduction
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of knee pain and disability, often necessitating surgical intervention when conservative treatments fail. While total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has long been the gold standard for treating end-stage knee OA, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has emerged as a less invasive alternative for individuals with disease isolated to a single compartment of the knee1. Since its first definition, UKA has become a common procedure for the treatment of single-compartment OA, restoring knee biomechanics with minimal bone and soft tissue … Read more
