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PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT REPLACEMENT (PFJ)

Partial joint replacement for the knee: Your knee specialist in Mainz

Minimally invasive knee replacement by the expert

The osteoarthritis of the knee joint (gonarthrosis) is one of the most common causes of chronic pain and movement restrictions. When conservative treatments such as physiotherapy or medication no longer provide relief, an operative intervention may become necessary. A modern and joint-friendly option is the partial joint replacement, also known as a patellofemoral prosthesis or replacement of the patellofemoral joint (PFJ). Prof. Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner is a renowned knee specialist in Mainz your contact for this specialized procedure.

What is partial knee replacement?

Ein Teilgelenkersatz ist eine hochmoderne operative Lösung, die gezielt nur den von Arthrose betroffenen Teil des Kniegelenks ersetzt. Anders als bei einer Totalendoprothese (Knie-TEP), bei der das gesamte Gelenk ausgetauscht wird, bleiben beim Teilgelenkersatz die gesunden Knorpelanteile sowie die wichtigen Kreuzbänder vollständig erhalten. Dies ermöglicht einen minimalinvasiven Eingriff, der zu einer schnelleren Genesung und einem natürlicheren Bewegungsgefühl führt.

The benefits of a unicompartmental knee replacement or PFJ (patellofemoral joint replacement) at a glance:

Erhalt gesunder Gelenkstrukturen: Nur der beschädigte Gelenkteil wird ersetzt, gesunde Knochen und Bänder bleiben unberührt.
Natürlicheres Bewegungsgefühl: Durch den Erhalt der Kreuzbänder bleibt die natürliche Gelenkkinematik weitestgehend bestehen.
Faster Rehabilitation: The procedure is less invasive, which leads to lower pain after surgery and a quicker return to daily life.
Reduced Bone Loss: This is especially advantageous if a switch to a full prosthesis becomes necessary at a later time.

When is a partial knee replacement the right choice?

The decision for or against a partial joint replacement is made by your knee specialist after a comprehensive diagnostic assessment. The prerequisite is that the osteoarthritis is limited to one of the three knee joint sections (usually the inner one). Additionally, the cruciate and collateral ligaments should be intact and stable. Prof. Kutzor will at ENDOPROTHETICUM Rhein-Main carefully analyze your individual situation and develop the optimal treatment strategy for you.

Prof. Dr. Kutzner – Your knee specialist for partial knee replacement

At ENDOPROTHETICUM Rhein-Main you benefit from the longäterm experience and expertise of Prof. Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner. As a distinguished knee specialist he has specialized in modern joint replacement procedures. By employing the most advanced techniques and high-quality implants, he ensures you receive the bestöpossible care. Trust his competence to alleviate your pain and sustainably improve your lifeäquality.

Schedule a consultation appointment today at our orthopedic specialty practice in Mainz to determine if a partial knee replacement is right for you.

The kneecap (patella) runs as an isolated bone in a groove of the femur and represents one of three compartments of the knee joint as the femoropatellar joint.

It is fixed with tendons and ligaments and enables active extension of the knee joint.

Disorders of mobility or an instability as well as the shape of the patella (dysplasia) can lead to cartilage damage and osteoarthritis isolated in the patellofemoral joint. IF THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS ARE FREE OF ARTHROSIS, the possibility of an isolated partial joint replacement of the patellar back-surface joint.