Revision of Partial Knee Arthroplasty

When a revision is needed, some surgeons believe that partial knee arthroplasty can easily be revised to a total knee arthroplasty. In some cases, it can be a complex and technically demanding intervention. Preoperative planning precedes each revision and requires the critical examination of the case with the development of an operative strategy. Possible pitfalls can thus be detected preoperatively and avoided during the revision. This chapter outlines the most common reasons for revision and describes important steps for patient preparation. Another chapter provides detailed information of the surgical technique for a successful revision of partial knee arthroplasty. Finally, the current literature on the results of revision surgery is discussed.