Anatomical and Biomechanical Features of the Lateral Compartment of the Knee and Associated Technical Aspects of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Lecture

The frequency of lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is estimated at 1% the total volume arthroplasties, according to contemporary literature. Recent studies analyzing this type surgical intervention indicate that when performed with proper indications and technical accuracy, it equally effective safe as arthroplasty. Potential advantages partial replacement include reduced invasiveness compared arthroplasty, lower perioperative blood loss, faster patient rehabilitation, preservation native joint proprioception. However, important consider successful implementation requires not only appropriate selection but also proficiency, advanced operating room equipment, precise techniques by experienced surgeons. Failure meet these conditions can negate potential benefits may lead early revision surgery. It evident simply a half-operation replacement, compartments shares general similarities more popular established medial differences lie primarily in complex anatomy biomechanics compartment, which present challenging task even use modern anatomically designed implants. development robotic surgery personalized implants help overcome challenges effectively. our current routine practice, we rely on conventional instruments strive optimize techniques. authors article aim provide an overview understanding compartment specific aspects related using fixed tibial platform implant.