Joint Replacement

Has anyone had a partial knee replacement? My doctor is suggesting this procedure as the outside of the knee and midsections are normal. I am surprised as the other surgeon I saw wanted tkr but barely looked at my X-rays! I am having an mri for confirmation of the outsider viability of my knee.

@nme1985
I've had TKR on both knees, one turned out O.K., the other is still not right even with a revision.
I'd just like to address Doctor's diagnosis and opinions. My experience following eight years of seeing many different doctor's for my bad knee is that the more doctor's you see the more opinions you'll get. I'm convinced they perform surgical procedures as they are taught in medical school but if the surgery fails they grope for answers but ultimately you're on your own.
Best wishes on whatever you decide, and remember the success rate odds are in your favor.

@ouch89 thank you! I dread this!

@nme1985

I think it would depend on many factors, such as your age, physical condition and current level of activity and expectations for the future. It sounds like your own doctor feels that you are capable of having a good recovery from a partial. How is the wear on your other knee? Just wondering if it is genetic old age wear or perhaps from some earlier knee trauma on the one side. From what I have heard, most partials have to eventually be replaced by full TKR's so some surgeons may not want to bother with them. But if you are active and in good health and on the younger side of, say 70, a partial might be a good choice. See if you can talk though with each doctor their reasons for their recommendations. If you are uneasy, you may need a third opinion.

I tore my knee in half about 2 yrs ago. Doc recently explained that bone spurs have developed in that knee. I have been having pain when walking. He told me I could go for a partial or at my age, 70+ do a full TKR. I went for the full TKR bc eventually that will happen anyway. He agreed. So, in December, I have the TKR. I am not worried. He is a great doctor. Looking forward to being able to walk w/o pain.

I had ACL tear in 1996. Went to best surgeon I could find who developed ACL repairs: James Anderson; Birmingham, AL.

I was about 45 at the time. In good shape, good weight. He said the repair lasts "anywhere from 10-20 years, depending on you". That ACL repair has lasted 30 years.

I never want a knee replacement so badly that I keep my weight what it was when I was running track at age 15-17.

Nearly every person I see with knee replacement and knee replacement issues seems to be overweight? Is this my imagination?