b'Is a Partial Knee Replacement Right for Me? Candidates for a partial knee replacement must have a history of arthritis, pain limited to one compartment of your knee, and ongoing treatment options are no longer relieving symptoms.You may not qualify for a partial knee replacement if you have any of the following characteristics: oUncontrolled inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or similar. oSignificant loss in knee range of motion, known as a contracture or frozen knee. oLigament instability, like a torn ACL. oArthritis that is too severe in other parts of your knee.Monadnock Community Hospital Joint Replacement Program | UNI Tab 12'