What are the different types of knee replacement surgeries?

Total knee replacement (TKR): This surgery replaces both sides of the knee joint. It is the most commonly used method.
The operation lasts between 1 and 3 hours.

The person will have less discomfort and better mobility, but scar tissue will form, making it harder to flex and bend the knees.
Partial knee replacement (PKR): This procedure replaces only one side of the knee joint. The incision is smaller since less bone is removed, but it does not last as long as a total replacement.
PKR is appropriate for patients who have only one area of their knee damaged. Post-operative rehabilitation is simpler, there is less blood loss, and there is a lesser risk of infection and blood clots.
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