Partial Knee Replacement

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This video transcript covers a detailed surgical procedure for the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, specifically addressing medial compartment arthritis. Anoop Jhurani discusses the increasing incidence of medial compartment arthritis in younger patients (in their 40s and 50s) and emphasizes the advantages of partial knee replacement over total knee arthroplasty. The presentation includes critical considerations in preoperative assessment through X-ray analysis, ensuring the integrity of the ACL, and confirming the absence of significant patellofemoral disease. A step-by-step surgical guide follows, highlighting key moments such as incision techniques, tibial and femoral cuts, proper alignment of components, balance of flexion and extension gaps, and the importance of meticulous cementing. Jhurani stresses that Oxford uni is particularly beneficial for patients with intact ACL and anterior medial compartment issues. The video is aimed at orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals involved in knee arthroplasty.

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