Total vs partial knee replacement comparative infographic

for patients in research study at St. Joesphs Healthcare Hamilton

Project: to create a patient education infographic that can be used to explain the difference between total and partial knee replacements for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery in a clinical trail. The project combines anatomical accuracy with clear visual comparison to ensure informed consent is achieved.

Communication need:

Patients considering knee replacement surgery are often faced with complex clinical information when deciding between total and partial procedures. This project aimed to clearly communicate the anatomical differences, surgical implications, and trade-offs between options in a way that supports informed decision-making and additionally supports informed consent in clinical trails.

Audience:

The primary audience includes patients with osteoarthritis evaluating surgical options, as well as healthcare providers using visual materials to support patient education and clinical discussions. The content was designed to be accessible to non-expert audiences while maintaining clinical accuracy.

Visual Solution:

I developed a comparative anatomical illustration showing total and partial knee replacements alongside a natural knee for reference. The design integrates labeled structures, simplified annotations, and visual hierarchy to clearly communicate procedural differences, benefits, and limitations in a single, cohesive layout.

Outcome:

The final illustration was created as a patient education resource for clinical and research contexts. It presents complex surgical information in a clear, side-by-side format, supporting patient understanding and facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers.