title: Unicompartmental total knee arthroplasty.
abstract: This article traces the evolution of unicondylar design and examines its indications, common aspects of surgical technique independent of design, results, and complications. The dichotomy of opinion concerning unicompartmental knee arthroplasty may reflect differences in patient selection, prosthesis selection, and surgical technique.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Thornhill
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation