03/10/2026
Why undergo a total knee replacement when only one part of the knee joint is damaged by osteoarthritis? This question is becoming extremely relevant as improvements in artificial joints and surgical techniques make partial knee replacement a better choice for certain patients, helping them recover more quickly and get back to their favorite sports and other activities. Read more from Kevin D. Plancher and his team: https://plancherortho.com/partial-knee-replacement/
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Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is 1 of only 36 Orthopaedic Surgeons who hold American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons certification in both Surgery of the Hand and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, Dr. Plancher has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.