This minimally invasive procedure provides several benefits to patients with moderately active lifestyles, who are within normal weight ranges, and have
arthritis confined to a single compartment. Benefits to minimally invasive partial
knee replacement include:
- A 3-4 inch incision compared to the standard 8-12 inch incision for total
knee replacement - No disruption of the kneecap, which is vital for rapid rehabilitation
- Minimal blood loss
- Decreased post-operative pain
- Shorter hospital stay compared to total knee replacement
- Reduced need for anesthesia and post-operative medication
- Faster rehabilitation and recovery time
- Ability to walk three to four hours after surgery
- Increased range of motion when compared to total knee replacement
