Orthopaedic surgeons Chris Dodd and Hemant Pandit from the UK and orthopaedic surgeon Sachin Tapasvi from Pune were the speakers at the course. The course consisted of lectures, dry bone workshops and live surgical demonstrations of this surgical procedure.
“Partial knee replacement is a minimally invasive procedure where both the inner and front compartments of the knee joints are resurfaced when the cartilage gets completely worn out,” Tapsavi said.
Elaborating on the procedure, Tapasvi said, “It is an attractive option for both the younger generation and the elderly. With more number of youngsters found suffering from ageing ailments, partial knee replacement becomes a good option. The beauty of the procedure is its adaptability to the Indian cultural requirements of squatting and sitting cross legged.”
“Since the procedure involves the insertion of small components, the recovery is faster and the pain is also a lot less. This enables patients to return back to full activity faster and they practically do not require any rigorous physiotherapy post surgery,” Tapasvi said.
Unlike other invasive procedures, partial knee replacement can be performed through a small incision over the patient’s knee. It also helps in preservation of your natural bone and tissue with more ideal patient specific positioning, thereby giving a natural feel.