Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is a very successful surgical treatment for arthritis of the knee.

Over the last several years knee replacement surgery has evolved to a minimally invasive technique.

Advantages of Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement are

• Less tissue trauma – muscles and tendons are avoided or separated, not cut
• Faster and less painful rehabilitation
• Smaller incisions and less scarring – two incisions of 1½ to 2 inches each, rather
  than one 10- to 12-inch incision
• Shorter hospital stay – 1-2 days (vs. 3-5 days); some patients go home in less
  than 24 hours
• Reduced blood loss and less need for pre-surgery blood donation
• Faster return to work and daily activities

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Incisions