In Episode 33 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle explains what partial knee replacement really is, how it differs from total knee replacement, and why it’s often confused with minimally invasive surgery. Drawing on large national joint registries from the United Kingdom and Australia, she discusses who may be an appropriate candidate, the trade-offs patients need to understand, and why revision rates are higher for partial knee replacement. The episode helps listeners approach this decision with clarity, realistic expectations, and a focus on long-term success.More information at totalkneesuccess.comWhat will you do in the two weeks before surgery? You need a clear checklist for the final 14 days before knee replacement — so you know exactly what to prepare, what to expect, and how to set yourself up for a smoother first week after surgery. Click on this link: totalkneesuccess.kit.com/free2weeklaunchMedical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content is not intended to replace individualized medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your surgeon, physical therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your specific condition, surgical decisions, and rehabilitation plan.Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: Some resources mentioned in this podcast may include Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, the podcast may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.Evidence-Based Content Statement: All information presented in this episode is grounded in peer-reviewed research, published clinical guidelines, and current best practices in orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation.Music Licensing Statement: Intro and outro music for the Total Knee Success Podcast is licensed for commercial use. Editing and production for this episode were completed using Descript.ReferencesTheus-Steinmann C, Lustig S, Calliess T. Update Indikation Teilprothese: Neue Aspekte (Evolving indications for partial knee replacement: new aspects). Orthopädie (Heidelberg). 2024;53(4):238-245. doi:10.1007/s00132-024-04484-9.Goodfellow JW, O’Connor JJ, Murray DW. A critique of revision rate as an outcome measure: reinterpretation of knee joint registry data. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010;92(12):1628-1631.Liddle AD, Judge A, Pandit H, Murray DW. Adverse outcomes after total and unicompartmental knee replacement in 101,330 matched patients. Bone Joint J. 2014;96-B(11):1493-1500.Burn E, Liddle AD, Hamilton TW, et al. Cost-effectiveness of unicompartmental compared with total knee replacement: population-based matched cohort study. BMJ. 2019;364:l352. doi:10.1136/bmj.l352.Liddle AD, Pandit H, Judge A, Murray DW. Effect of surgical caseload on revision rate following unicompartmental knee replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016;98(1):1-8.National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. 20th Annual Report. NJR Centre; 2023.Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry. Hip, Knee & Shoulder Arthroplasty: 2023 Annual Report. AOA; 2023.Zuiderbaan HA, van der List JP, Khamaisy S, et al. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty: which type of artificial joint do patients forget? Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2017;25(3):681-686.

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