Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Total Knee Replacement (THR) is a very successful surgical treatment option 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 dissected
- Faster and less painful
rehabilitation
- Smaller incisions and less
scarring – two incisions of 1½ to 2 inch each, rather than one 10-
to 12- inch incisions
- 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
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