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Considering Knee Replacement?
Learn more about minimally invasive knee replacement surgery at Sinai-Grace Hospital.
1. What is minimally invasive knee replacement?
Knee replacement surgery helps patients regain mobility and activity by replacing the damaged knee joint. Minimally invasive knee replacement requires a smaller incision than traditional knee replacement surgery—3 to 4 inches, instead of 8 to 12 inches.
During the procedure, the surgeon resurfaces the eroded surfaces of the knee, replacing the cartilage and knee joint. Rather than severing the quadriceps muscles, as in traditional knee surgery, the Sinai-Grace minimally invasive procedure involves working around these muscles.
2. How does this benefit patients?
The minimally invasive procedure greatly decreases the potential for damage to the surrounding tissue, and minimizes post-surgical pain and recovery time. Additionally, most patients experience shorter hospital stays and a smaller, more cosmetic scar.
3. What is recovery like?
Most patients receiving minimally invasive knee replacement surgery at Sinai-Grace are walking unassisted within two weeks, with a total recovery time of six weeks. As part of the recovery and rehabilitation process, Sinai-Grace’s physical therapists begin working with patients within 24 hours after surgery. Therapy is continued on an outpatient basis after discharge.
To learn more about minimally invasive knee replacement surgery at Sinai-Grace Hospital, please call 888-DMC-2500.
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