Unicompartmental vs Total Knee Arthroplasty — Indications & Outcomes
UKA: isolated compartment OA, intact ACL/collaterals, correctible deformity; faster recovery, more natural kinematics. TKA: multicompartment disease, inflammatory arthritis, significant deformity/instability; durable outcomes. UKA risks: OA progression, bearing dislocation (mobile), higher revision if selection poor. TKA risks: PF complications, stiffness; less normal kinematics. Choice individualized by age, activity, alignment, expectations.
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10Which of the following is a key indication for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA)?
mcqWhat is a major risk associated with unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA)?
mcqWhich of the following statements is true regarding total knee arthroplasty (TKA)?
mcqWhat is the primary advantage of UKA over TKA in terms of recovery?
mcqAccording to the Kozinn and Scott criteria, which of the following is NOT a criterion for UKA selection?
mcqWhich outcome measure tends to show superior results for UKA compared to TKA in the first 1-5 years postoperat...
mcqWhat is one of the potential complications specifically associated with TKA?
mcqIn which situation would unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) be contraindicated?
mcqHow does the 90-day mortality rate for TKA compare to that of UKA?
mcqWhich of the following statements regarding the Oxford criteria for UKA is true?