What is the best knee replacement procedure?
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.
Is robotic knee replacement better?
Yes — robotic surgery has been shown to deliver better results vs. traditional knee replacement. Studies have shown surgeries performed with robotics offer more accurate results. The less trauma on the bone and tissue, the better the results, and robotic assistance allows for precision that reduces traumatic areas.
What are the different types of knee replacement surgery?
The four main types of knee replacement surgery are:
- total knee replacement.
- unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement.
- kneecap replacement (patellofemoral arthroplasty)
- complex or revision knee replacement.
What is the MAKO robot?
What is the Mako robot? Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery is an advanced technology developed for partial and total knee replacements as well as total hip replacements. It assists your orthopaedic surgeon with the pre-operative planning and positioning of the implant based on your unique anatomy.
What techniques are used in minimally invasive knee replacement?
In general, techniques used in minimally invasive knee replacement are “quadriceps sparing,” meaning they avoid trauma to the quadriceps tendon and muscles in the front of the thigh.
Should I talk to my doctor about minimally invasive total knee replacement?
Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of having minimally invasive total knee replacement instead of traditional total knee replacement. Minimally invasive total knee replacement uses a smaller incision than a traditional knee replacement, so it may lead to less pain and decreased recovery time.
What is minimally-invasive quadriceps-sparing total knee replacement?
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.
What is a traditional knee replacement surgery?
Traditional Knee Replacement. To perform a traditional knee replacement, the surgeon makes an 8- to 10-inch vertical incision over the front of the knee to expose the joint. The surgeon will then: Prepare the bone.
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