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Indications

The Oxford^® Partial Knee is a viable surgical option for partial knee replacement in patients with specific indications. 

Indications: 

• Both cruciate ligaments must be functionally intact
   
• Full thickness cartilage of lateral compartment
   
• Correctable varus deformity
   
• Flexion deformity should be less than 15°
   
• Full thickness cartilage loss in the medial compartment

 Contraindications:

• All forms of inflammatory arthritis
   
• Medial or lateral subluxation, or posterior tibial bone loss which often suggests the ACL is damaged

Patello-femoral arthritis is not a contraindication as realignment of the femur unloads the damaged area of the patella-femoral joint.

The surgical technique manual provides a thorough list of criteria for suitable candidates for partial knee replacement.