Roohealthcare.com – When considering a knee replacement, you should ask your surgeon if a bicompartmental procedure is appropriate for you. The bicompartmental method is ideal for patients who have equal involvement in both compartments of their knee. This type of knee replacement involves resurfacing both the patellofemoral and medial bone areas while leaving the cartilage and lateral bone areas intact. For active individuals, this type of knee replacement may be the most appropriate choice.
Perform a Knee X-ray to Evaluate Abnormalities
During the procedure, your surgeon will take X-rays of your knee. X-rays show mild bicompartmental degenerative changes in the medial femorotibial compartment and lateral patellofemoral compartment. In addition, he or she will evaluate your elbow and back disorders. Your patient may be unemployed. While you may be able to find a job in your field, you will likely have to make certain accommodations to accommodate the condition.
Although BKA is an alternative to TKA, it is not equivalent to this procedure. It is associated with lower KSS, OKS, and SF-12 scores, and a higher revision rate than TKA. It is important to understand that this procedure does not require lateral access. The pros and cons of the bicompartmental approach vary from patient to patient. You should seek advice from a doctor experienced in the surgery for a full understanding of your condition.
The major benefits of BKA over TKA have decreased hospital stays, less blood loss, and a decreased risk of complications. The surgery is a good alternative for mild bicompartmental OA. It has several advantages over traditional TKA, including improved recovery time and reduced blood loss. The procedure is also associated with a lower risk of revision. However, the X-rays of your knee will likely show no significant differences.
Tricompartmental Knee Implants are More Durable
The benefits of BKA over TKA in bicompartmental knee OA include improved lateral and medial patellofemoral stability. The two procedures are comparable when it comes to KSS, OKS, and SF-12 scores. The potential risks of BKA are similar to those of TKA. A tricompartmental knee implant is more durable, but not without risks. There is no risk associated with bicompartmental OA, so it is essential to choose a patient who will benefit from the procedure.
There are two main types of bicompartmental knee replacement. If you have one of them, you may want to consider TKA. It is less invasive than TKA, and requires less recovery time than TKA. The downsides are that it is not as effective as TKA. If you have two compartments that are damaged, BKA is an excellent option for you. The other benefit of this procedure is that it is less invasive than TKA.
The UKA procedure is a popular alternative for patients with mild OA. There is less risk for complications than TKA. Both methods have been proven to improve the patient’s quality of life. The lateral patellofemoral compartment, which is primarily affected by TKA, is more likely to be repaired first, and then the medial patellofemoral compartment. The two types of surgical procedures are not identical.
X-Ray Shows Lateral Patellofemoral Compartment
In July 2019, 95 patients were implanted with the bicompartmental device. At the time of the procedure, the X-rays showed that the lateral patellofemoral compartment was predominate. The medial femoral compartment was the least affected by the procedure. As a result, the treatment is effective. Most patients can be discharged 2 days after the surgery. The surgery has no complications.
The lateral patellofemoral compartment is the most commonly affected compartment, while the lateral patellofemoral compartment is usually unaffected. Despite the risks of this surgery, the lateral patellofemoral compartment does not require a lateral knee joint to be replaced. The lateral compartment has the highest rate of damage, and is therefore an ideal candidate for resurfacing with bicompartmental OA.
X-rays of the knee revealed that BKA is not a reliable alternative for patients with bicompartmental OA. While BKA is less likely to require a revision, it was associated with inferior KSS and OKS scores and a higher revision rate. But if you do not need to get a second knee, BKA could be a good choice for you. It may be better suited for mild cases of OA, because it is designed to be more comfortable.
Reference:
Carr, Andrew J., et al. “Knee replacement.” The Lancet 379.9823 (2012): 1331-1340.
