How long is recovery from minimally invasive knee replacement?
Patients generally have two to three months recovery time. Much of the postoperative pain a patient feels is a result of the cutting of the tissues. While tissues are healing, scar tissue forms, which may cause pain and stiffness.
Is robotic knee surgery less invasive?
A robotic-assisted knee surgery using the NAVIO system is a minimally invasive procedure. This means the procedure requires less incisions and overall trauma for the patient. Minimally invasive procedures result in shorter hospital stays, less scarring, and faster recovery periods.
Who is a candidate for minimally invasive knee replacement?
The best candidates for minimally invasive knee replacement surgery tend to be: Younger (though opinions vary, this generally means patients younger than 65 years). Thin, not obese or overly muscular. Small or medium framed.
What does minimally invasive knee replacement mean?
Minimally invasive knee replacement is performed through a shorter incision—typically 4 to 6 inches versus 8 to 10 inches for traditional knee replacement. A smaller incision allows for less tissue disturbance. In addition to a shorter incision, the technique used to open the knee is less invasive.
How long does it take to recover from robotic knee surgery?
Because it’s minimally invasive, patients with robotic assisted total knee replacement can often go home after surgery, skipping having to stay in the hospital. Once home, it may take up to six weeks to fully recover. During this time, you’ll participate in physical therapy exercises and techniques.
What is the safest knee replacement?
A TKR is now among the safest and most effective of all standard orthopedic surgeries. During a TKR, a surgeon removes the surface of your bones that have been damaged by osteoarthritis or other causes and replaces the knee with an artificial implant that is selected to fit your anatomy.
What’s the difference between minimally invasive and total knee replacement?
A minimally invasive surgery uses a smaller cut (incision) than a traditional total knee replacement. This type of surgery typically requires special tools so that the surgery team can see and do the procedure through the smaller incision.
Which is less invasive knee replacement or quadriceps sparing total?
Figure 1 – The incision used for minimally-invasive quadriceps-sparing total knee replacement is much smaller than the one used for traditional knee replacement and in the less-invasive procedure the important quadriceps muscle and tendon are not disrupted as in traditional knee replacement.
Who is the best surgeon for knee replacement?
Like traditional knee replacement surgery, minimally invasive surgery should be performed by a well-trained, highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon.
How are artificial knee implants used in knee replacement?
The artificial implants used are the same as those used for traditional knee replacement. However, specially designed surgical instruments are used to prepare the femur and tibia and to place the implants properly.