RECENT VIEW AT UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY AMONG OTHER SURGICAL APPROACHES TO PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Abstract

In the article recent publications dedicated to unicompartmental knee arthroplasty are analyzed. Evolution of indications and contraindications, mid- and late term results, difference in functional outcomes in comparison with total knee arthroplasty are discussed. Taking into consideration all relevant information unicompartmental knee arthroplasty may be considered as effective and reliable method of treatment of patients with knee osteoarthrosis and osteonecrosis.

Keywords

• гонартроз
• одномыщелковое эндопротезирование
• тотальное эндопротезирование
• knee osteoarthritis
• knee osteonecrosis
• unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
• total knee arthroplasty