Total knee replacement
Most total knee replacement operations involve replacing the joint surface at the end of your thigh bone (femur) and the joint surface at the top of your shin bone (tibia). Read more
Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement
If arthritis affects only one side of your knee – usually the inner side – it may be possible to have a partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement. Read more
Kneecap replacement (patellofemoral arthroplasty)
A kneecap replacement involves replacing just the under-surface of the kneecap and its groove (the trochlea) if these are the only parts affected by arthritis. Read more
Complex or revision knee replacement
A complex knee replacement may be needed if you're having a second or third joint replacement in the same knee, or if your arthritis is very severe. Read more