Faster Recovery
Smaller incisions and less disruption to surrounding tissues mean quicker healing and a shorter hospital stay.
What is Microplasty?
Microplasty, also known as Partial Knee Replacement or unicompartmental knee replacement, is a surgical procedure in which only the damaged inner part of the knee joint is replaced. The healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments are preserved, allowing for a more natural knee movement and faster recovery.
This procedure is ideal for patients who have arthritis or damage limited to a specific compartment of the knee—typically the inner or medial section. Usually the disease starts on the inner or the medial side, and as long as ligaments of the knee are intact, the disease stays limited to the inner or medial side of the knee. Such patients are best candidates for a partial/ Unicompartmental surgery. This pattern of disease is seen in about 50% patients who are being advised for a Total Knee Replacement.
Since it involves smaller incisions and minimal disruption to surrounding tissues, patients often experience less pain, quicker rehabilitation, and improved mobility.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients with arthritis or damage limited to one compartment of the knee—typically the medial or inner compartment may be ideal candidates. Dr. Kevin Choksey evaluates each case carefully by clinical examination, xrays and sometimes MRI scans too, before recommending surgery.
In Microplasty, only the damaged inner part of the knee is replaced, while almost 75% of healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments are preserved. This leads to faster recovery and more natural knee function.
Most patients can start walking the same day, typically in the first 6 hours of the surgery and return to light activities immediately after discharge from the hospital. Office work and routine household work is resumed in 7-10 days. Full recovery may take around 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the individual.
Some discomfort is expected initially, but patients usually experience significantly less pain than with a total knee replacement. Pain management and physiotherapy help ease recovery.
With proper care, Microplasty can last 15-20 years. Regular follow-ups with your orthopaedic surgeon are essential to monitor progress.
Yes, physical therapy plays a key role in regaining strength, flexibility, and full function of the knee post-surgery.
Yes, if both knees have damage in a single compartment and meet the criteria,Microplasty can be performed on both knees—either together or separately.
Bearing dislocation, infection are the potential complications. However, complications are rare when performed by an experienced orthopaedic surgeon like Dr. Kevin Choksey. Risk of infection after a Microplasty is very much less compared to a total knee replacement.
As previously mentioned, as long as ligaments are intact, disease stays limited only to the inner side only. Partial knee replacement stops the disease progress to other compartments of the knee. With proper surgical execution, the outer compartment stays normal for a lifetime.
Opting for partial or total surgery does not depend on age, but depends on the stage of the disease. If the arthritic process is confined only to the inner compartment, partial knee surgery can be performed for any patient. For young patients, it is bone preserving and gives a long lasting option before a total knee replacement. For old patients, it gives smoother recovery without any major risk of medical complications. For any age, it is a valid option before a total knee replacement.
Yes, Dr. Kevin Choksey offers expert Microplasty in Surat, using both manual and advanced robotic techniques for faster recovery and long-term results. He performs the highest number of Maicroplasty in South Gujarat region.