Preparation

Before treatment, each patient requires individual qualification based on an orthopaedic consultation, clinical examination, and detailed diagnostic imaging.

Treatment with the ZIMMER Biomet Oxford Knee unicompartmental knee replacement may be considered in cases of:

• osteoarthritis limited to a single compartment of the knee,
• chronic knee pain affecting everyday activities,
• preserved healthy cartilage in the remaining compartments of the knee,
• intact and functional knee ligaments,
• satisfactory knee stability,
• difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or performing daily activities due to localized joint degeneration,
• insufficient improvement following conservative treatment.

Qualification for Oxford Knee implantation requires a thorough assessment of the extent of osteoarthritis, ligament stability, limb alignment, and the condition of the remaining compartments of the knee joint.

In cases of more advanced joint damage, total knee replacement may be a more appropriate option.

Convalescence

Recovery after Oxford Knee unicompartmental knee replacement involves rehabilitation and the gradual restoration of knee function.

Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in the final outcome of treatment and supports:

• restoring range of motion,
• rebuilding muscle strength,
• improving stability and walking mechanics,
• safe return to everyday activities.

The rehabilitation plan is always tailored individually to the patient’s condition, functional needs, and recovery progress.

Patients may also benefit from a 10% discount on rehabilitation services at KCM Clinic, allowing treatment and recovery to continue in a comprehensive and coordinated manner.

Treatment outcomes depend on the severity of osteoarthritis, the rehabilitation process, and individual patient factors.

Precautions

Not every patient is suitable for unicompartmental knee replacement.

This procedure is considered mainly when osteoarthritis affects only one compartment of the knee and the remaining joint structures are healthy and functional.

Important factors assessed before surgery include:

• extent of osteoarthritis,
• ligament stability,
• limb alignment,
• condition of the remaining knee compartments,
• knee stability,
• walking function,
• daily activity limitations.

When joint degeneration is more advanced or affects several compartments, total knee replacement may be recommended instead.

The final decision is always made individually after clinical examination and diagnostic imaging review.

Benefits

In appropriately qualified patients, the ZIMMER Biomet Oxford Knee system may support pain relief, improved mobility, and a more natural knee function.

Potential benefits include:

• reduced pain,
• improved walking comfort,
• more natural feeling of movement,
• faster return to everyday activities,
• preservation of a larger portion of the patient’s own knee joint,
• preservation of healthy joint structures,
• improved comfort after surgery,
• maintenance of more natural knee biomechanics.

Because important structures of the natural knee are preserved, many patients may experience better awareness and control of the joint, greater movement comfort, and a more natural walking pattern.

The treatment approach focuses not only on the procedure itself, but also on long-term mobility, comfort, and quality of life after surgery.

What does the Oxford Knee procedure involve?

The Oxford Knee procedure involves replacing only the damaged compartment of the knee while preserving healthy joint structures.

During surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged joint surfaces, prepares the joint for implantation, implants the unicompartmental knee prosthesis, and preserves the remaining healthy parts of the knee.

What is a unicompartmental knee replacement?

A unicompartmental knee replacement is a partial knee replacement.

It treats damage limited to one compartment of the knee, rather than replacing the entire joint.

When is Oxford Knee unicompartmental knee replacement considered?

The procedure may be considered when osteoarthritis is limited to a single compartment of the knee and the remaining joint structures are still healthy and functional.

It may also be considered when the patient has chronic knee pain, difficulty walking or climbing stairs, preserved ligament function, satisfactory knee stability, and insufficient improvement after conservative treatment.

What makes the Oxford Knee system unique?

The Oxford Knee system has decades of clinical experience and is used worldwide in orthopaedic surgery.

It is designed to preserve natural range of motion, replicate normal knee biomechanics, minimise the extent of surgery, and allow precise adaptation to the patient’s anatomy.

Why choose a unicompartmental instead of a total knee replacement?

When osteoarthritis affects only one compartment of the knee, replacing the entire joint may not always be necessary.

A unicompartmental knee replacement may preserve healthy joint structures, reduce the extent of surgery, maintain more natural knee biomechanics, and improve comfort after surgery.

What benefits may be expected from Oxford Knee?

In appropriately qualified patients, the procedure may reduce pain, improve walking comfort, provide a more natural feeling of movement, support faster return to everyday activities, and preserve a larger part of the patient’s own knee joint.

Treatment outcomes depend on the severity of osteoarthritis, rehabilitation, and individual patient factors.

Can the knee feel more natural after surgery?

Yes, this is one of the key goals of unicompartmental knee replacement.

Because important structures of the natural knee are preserved, many patients experience greater comfort during movement, better awareness and control of the joint, and a more natural walking pattern.

Is every patient suitable for this procedure?

No. Not every patient is suitable for Oxford Knee unicompartmental knee replacement.

Qualification requires assessment of the extent of osteoarthritis, ligament stability, limb alignment, knee stability, and the condition of the remaining compartments of the knee joint.

When may total knee replacement be more appropriate?

Total knee replacement may be more appropriate when joint damage is more advanced or affects more than one compartment of the knee.

The final decision is made individually after orthopaedic consultation and diagnostic imaging review.

What does recovery look like?

Recovery involves rehabilitation and gradual restoration of knee function.

Rehabilitation focuses on restoring range of motion, rebuilding muscle strength, improving stability and walking mechanics, and supporting a safe return to everyday activities.

Patients may also benefit from a 10% discount on rehabilitation services at KCM Clinic.

What is the main goal of Oxford Knee unicompartmental replacement?

The main goal is to reduce pain and improve knee function while preserving as much of the patient’s natural knee structure as possible.

This helps support more natural knee biomechanics, walking comfort, and long-term quality of life.