• For Patients & Their Families
• Knee Anatomy
• Knee Arthritis
• Available Treatment Options
• Minimally invasive uni-compartmental knee replacement
• OXINIUM technology
• Description of the Procedure
• Post-operative protocol
• In-home Exercises
• Returning Home
• Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I am a candidate for this surgery?

The JOURNEY UNI minimally invasive procedure may be a viable treatment option for up to 20% of the patient population that suffers from knee arthritis. When only one compartment of your knee is damaged and your surgeon has determined that you have adequate ligament stability, your surgeon may opt to replace only the diseased portion of your knee. The healthy compartments remain untouched. Because this procedure is done through a much smaller incision than a total knee replacement, your rehabilitation is faster and less painful.

Can I resume my normal activities?

Most patients can resume normal activities following the JOURNEY UNI minimally invasive procedure once they have regained adequate strength and flexibility, and their surgeon has released them to begin normal activities. However, any activity that results in repetitive joint trauma such as running, jumping or twisting should be avoided. Most patients who have recovered from this procedure have returned to such activities as golf, doubles tennis, dancing, swimming or gardening.

What if I am not a candidate for the JOURNEY UNI - what are my options?

Your surgeon will guide you to the correct knee implant for your particular circumstances. You may want to inquire about the high performance JOURNEY family of knee implants, including the ACL- and PCL-preserving JOURNEY DEUCE^◊ and the JOURNEY total knee, which replicates the function of your normal, natural knee. Every member of the JOURNEY knee family is made with OXINIUM^◊ technology.

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