From surgery to recovery, an article in Reader's Digest highlights important facts about knee replacement surgery.

The article notes that some patients may qualify for a partial knee replacement.

HSS hip and knee surgeon Bradford S. Waddell, MD, noted that patients could opt for a partial knee replacement when only one area of the knee's cartilage is damaged. According to the article, Dr. Waddell determines if a patient is a candidate for a partial knee replacement based on the patient's needs, the medical exam and imaging.

Read the full article at rd.com