How do surgeons determine whether a patient needs a partial or total knee replacement? Johns Hopkins orthopaedic surgeon Savyasachi “Savya” Thakkar, M.D., explains the differences between these procedures, including patient selection, surgical considerations and recovery. He also discusses implant longevity and whether a partial knee replacement may eventually need to be converted to a total knee replacement. #totalkneereplacement #johnshopkinsmedicine #partialkneereplacement https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/orthopaedic-surgery/specialty-areas/hip-knee 00:00 Intro 00:03 What's the difference between a partial and total knee replacement? 01:06 How do surgeons decide which procedure a patient needs? 01:43 Is recovery easier with a partial knee replacement? 02:02 How long do knee replacements last and can they easily be converted from a partial to total knee replacement? 02:41 Is partial knee replacement good at preventing the need for a total knee replacement? 03:11 Is a partial knee replacement an easier surgical procedure?