Surgery for young knee arthriti

Surgery for young knee arthritis may be considered when conservative treatments are ineffective or the condition is severe. Surgical options for young knee arthritis include:

1. Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive procedure to repair or remove damaged tissue.

2. Osteotomy: Realignment of bones to reduce stress on the knee joint.

3. Cartilage repair or restoration: Techniques like microfracture, cartilage transplantation, or cartilage regeneration.

4. Meniscal transplantation: Replacing damaged meniscal tissue with healthy donor tissue.

5. Partial knee replacement (unicompartmental knee arthroplasty): Replacing only the damaged compartment.

6. Patellofemoral replacement: Replacing the patella (kneecap) and surrounding tissue.

7. Tibial tubercle osteotomy: Realignment of the patella tendon attachment.

8. Joint preservation surgery: Various procedures to preserve the natural joint.

Surgical considerations for young patients:

1. Age and activity level

2. Severity of arthritis

3. Joint alignment and stability

4. Presence of other joint damage (e.g., meniscal tears)

5. Patient expectations and lifestyle goals

Surgery can help:

1. Relieve pain and inflammation

2. Improve knee function and mobility

3. Enhance quality of life

4. Delay or avoid total knee replacement