Partial Knee ReplacementTraditional open partial knee replacement surgery similar to that introduced in the early 1970s however, this is a non-cemented system. Immediate fixation is by screws and press fit with permanent fixation provided by actual bone ingrowth to a porous metal backing of the implants. This technique is a precursor to MAKOplasty and replaces only the worn section of your knee thereby preserving normal cartilage, normal meniscus, and the normal anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. Possible advantages over MAKOplasty includes use of a thicker polyethylene and no potential for cement failure causing loosening. This system may be more appropriate for a young, high demand knee (such as a farmer). Possible disadvantages include a longer recovery since bone ingrowth occurs more slowly over time. Smith & Nephew Accuris Traditional open partial knee replacement surgery similar to that introduced in the early 1970s and the precursor to MAKOplasty replaces only the worn section of your knee thereby preserving normal cartilage, normal meniscus, and the normal anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. This system requires cement for implant fixation Description of the Procedure
Smith & Nephew Journey Deuce Even if two of the three knee compartments are damaged, there is still an option for partial knee replacement called the Deuce Bicompartmental Knee, being most similar to the Accuris above. This system is a precursor to MAKOplasty. It replaces the medial and patellofemoral compartments. (It cannot be used for the lateral compartment). This is a cemented system. It was introduced in 2006. Description of the Procedure The Journey Deuce procedure allows your surgeon to access only this diseased portion of the knee.
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Robotic Knee SurgeryDr. Bartlett was the first in Madison, WI to perform MAKOplasty®. MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing is an innovative treatment option for adults living with early to midstage osteoarthritis (OA) in either the medial (inner), patellofemoral (top), or lateral (outer) compartments of the knee.
It is powered by the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, which allows for consistently reproducible precision in performing partial knee resurfacing. |


