When should I have a knee replacement?
When is the right time to have a knee replacement? Many patients worry that a knee replacement will wear out or fail within a few years and feel they should hang on as long as possible before [...]
Kinematic Alignment of a Total Knee Replacement
Kinematic Alignment is a customised method of positioning a knee replacement with the aim of restoring the native, pre-arthritic joint lines and rotational axes of a patients knee. While this may [...]
Uni knee is a good option to maintain function
I find that my patients who have had a unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR, uni-knee, or half-knee replacement) are among my happiest and most active post surgery. I treat many younger [...]
How long does a knee replacement last?
There is a lot of misinformation about the longevity of a knee replacement. Patients are understandably apprehensive to have a procedure that may not last, especially if they are younger. [...]
