The Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement procedure involves the use of modified techniques and instruments to place the same, clinically proven implants used in standard surgery, but through a much smaller incision and without cutting through the quadricep tendons and muscles. The minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is performed through one small, 3- to 4-inch incision instead of a large, 8- to 12-inch incision. This approach has the potential for dramatically reducing pain by sparing muscles and tendons that historically have been cut during standard TKA surgery.

Potential benefits of this less invasive technique include increased range of motion sooner after surgery, less blood loss during surgery, faster recovery, and a shorter hospital stay as 92% of patients leave the hospital the same day.

The joint replacement surgeons of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush were among the pioneers of this procedure and were the first to perform the innovative Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement procedure as an outpatient procedure, dramatically reducing time in the hospital, pain and recovery.

You may be a candidate for the Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement procedure if:

1. Your primary care doctor or an orthopaedic surgeon has told you that you need a knee replacement.
2. You have not had prior open knee surgery on the same knee.
3. Your weight is proportionate to your height.

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To schedule a consultation with a Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement specialist, call us toll free at 877MD BONES (877.632.6637).