Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

Total knee replacement is a very successful surgical treatment for advanced knee arthritis. Over the years, minimally invasive surgical techniques have been developed to lessen tissue trauma and improve recovery. Minimally invasive surgery involves smaller incisions and spares the quadriceps muscle and tendon.

Advantages

The potential advantages of minimally invasive joint replacement surgery are:

• Smaller incisions.
• Shorter hospital stay.
• Less trauma to the surrounding tissues.
• Quicker recovery.
• Less blood loss.
• Less scarring.
• Faster rehabilitation.
• Reduced post-operative pain.

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