Half or total knee replacement

Nuishnee

I’ve been offered half left knee replacement by both the NHS and privately. Having had successful full right knee replacement already, I’m loathe to go for a half knee because it may need to be revised in the future. My understanding is that revision from half to full knee replacement is less likely to be successful in the future. I’d be particularly interested in hearing from people who had this procedure.

PeterJ

Hello @Nuishnee and welcome to the community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you are looking for information about a partial knee replacement. Our website has some information which may be of use, e.g.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/knee-replacement-surgery/

which has a section on partial knee replacement. More generally,

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/

Please do keep posting and I am sure others will connect with you to share their thoughts and experiences as well

With very best wishes

Peter (moderator)