{"id":9413,"date":"2025-08-28T10:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/?page_id=9413"},"modified":"2025-09-04T13:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:29:48","slug":"partial-knee-replacement-indications-and-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/partial-knee-replacement-indications-and-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Partial knee replacement: indications and benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9413\" class=\"elementor elementor-9413\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-797d5fb1 conteneur_vid_0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"797d5fb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Specialized presentation<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75c50095 e-con-full colonne_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75c50095\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5bbfcc9 colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"c5bbfcc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Anatomy:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Knee<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b64d61b colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"4b64d61b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Surgery:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Partial knee replacement<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fda42054 colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"fda42054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Pathology:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4987ffde colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"4987ffde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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112v48h448v-48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"button__text\">Consultations<\/span><\/div><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a83eaef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a83eaef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6670f84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"d6670f84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc7fb42 e-con-full conteneur_droit_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4bc7fb42\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d8abd49 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d8abd49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c99b85 titre_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34c99b85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Partial knee replacement: indications and benefits<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d347cf8 paragraphe_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d347cf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Partial knee replacement is indicated for osteoarthritis localized to a single compartment. Less invasive than total knee replacement, it preserves ligament anatomy and allows for a faster return to activity. It offers equivalent functional results and facilitates recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e226deeb e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e226deeb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-873828a6 tabs_vid_1 tabs-full-width-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-tabs\" data-id=\"873828a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-tabs wgl-tabs_swiper-wrapper tabs_align-justify\">\n            <div class=\"wgl-tabs_headings-wrap swiper\">\n                <div class=\"wgl-tabs_headings swiper-wrapper\"><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_2261\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span 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30ms\">D<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 60ms\">r<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 120ms\">J<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 150ms\">a<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 180ms\">c<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 210ms\">q<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 240ms\">u<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 270ms\">e<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 300ms\">s<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 360ms\">V<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 390ms\">a<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 420ms\">l<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 450ms\">l<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 480ms\">o<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 510ms\">t<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 540ms\">t<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 570ms\">o<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 600ms\">n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_2262\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li>Definition of compartments<\/li><li> Partial vs. total denture<\/li><li> Indications<\/li><li> Types of implants<\/li><li> Functional recovery<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_2263\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check_circle list_primary_color\"><li>Partial knee replacement<\/li><li>Femorotibial prosthesis<\/li><li>Patellofemoral prosthesis<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_2264\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check list_primary_color\"><li>Preserve ligaments if possible<\/li><li>Respect the anatomy of the knee<\/li><li>Less invasive than total prosthesis<\/li><li>Allows moderate sport<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .wgl-tabs -->\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6ca70de elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"a6ca70de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd5cfb8 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cdd5cfb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cb52e6f titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6cb52e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why consider a partial knee replacement?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a1e28c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a1e28c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In many cases of osteoarthritis, only one compartment of the knee is affected. Rather than resurfacing the entire joint, a partial knee replacement targets the affected compartment and preserves the rest of the knee. This approach preserves native biomechanics, resulting in a more normal knee feel and often faster recovery.<br><br>It is intended for carefully selected patients whose axis, ligaments, and other compartments are compatible with limited reconstruction. The goal is to relieve pain, restore walking downhill or on uneven terrain, and allow the resumption of measured leisure activities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d4ecaa e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8d4ecaa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f338cd titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56f338cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Respect for anatomy and ligaments<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9229d22b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9229d22b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Partial prosthesis is distinguished by the preservation of the ligamentous apparatus, including the cruciate ligaments. Mechanoreceptors and proprioception remain active, which promotes ease of movement and stability. The procedure is less invasive; it limits tissue damage and reduces blood loss.<br><br>The result depends on very precise positioning and respect for ligament balance. Rigorous planning and meticulous execution are essential to maintain the correct tension of the structures and protect the unresurfaced compartments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9deedc6d e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9deedc6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4bb6c40 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"c4bb6c40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-left\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-56c0705\">Partial prosthesis allows the entire knee to be preserved except for the resurfaced compartment.<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-972ebc5e e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"972ebc5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c12e6e3d titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c12e6e3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Indications and limitations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d8c6cc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d8c6cc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The indication is based on unicompartmental osteoarthritis that is painful and disabling despite well-conducted medical treatment, with intact cruciate ligaments and correctable deformity. Diffuse forms, major instabilities or extensive inflammatory damage tend to point towards a total prosthesis. A systematic clinical examination and targeted radiographs confirm eligibility.<br><br>Careful selection of candidates determines implant durability and long-term functional satisfaction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e86d197 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e86d197\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d6c8427 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d6c8427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which implants? Femorotibial and patellofemoral<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cebdecce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cebdecce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are two main families: medial or lateral femorotibial prostheses, and patellofemoral prostheses. Polyethylene inserts can be fixed or mobile, each with specific mechanical advantages. The choice is based on anatomy, alignment, and functional objectives, rather than on a &quot;one-size-fits-all&quot; model.<br><br>In isolated anterior lesions, patellofemoral resurfacing eliminates the painful conflict when going up\/down stairs. For weight-bearing compartments, medial or lateral reconstruction restores support while respecting the axis.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cca5c318 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cca5c318\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f48d6f conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"a8f48d6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-left\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-56c0705\">A partial denture can be expected to last as long as a complete denture.<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a327347 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a327347\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca5291b9 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca5291b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Functional benefits and recovery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f123b88c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f123b88c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Because the ligament architecture is preserved, proprioception is better maintained and agility feels more natural. The after-effects are generally simpler: controlled pain, early mobilization, rapid resumption of walking and leisure activities such as hiking, downhill walking, or moderate tennis. Physiotherapy targets range of motion, strength, and coordination.<br><br>Return to activities remains gradual and individualized, in order to optimize the implant&#039;s hold and the quality of movement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad1c84d e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ad1c84d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7b31d4 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d7b31d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainability and monitoring<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72894d24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72894d24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Contemporary series show survival rates comparable to those of total prostheses when the indication is well established and the execution respects the anatomy. Regular monitoring verifies the alignment, stability and condition of the other compartments. In the event of subsequent osteoarthritis, conversion to a total prosthesis remains possible under good conditions.<br><br>The challenge is to maximize immediate functional benefit while preserving future options if the disease progresses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de1f17c1 e-con-full conteneur_tags_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de1f17c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d3733f3 conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"7d3733f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" style=\"\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wgl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/research\/partial-knee-replacement\/\" 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