MINIMALLY INVASIVE TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

Dr. Arun Prakash says Total knee replacement (also called knee arthroplasty) is a common orthopaedic procedure that is used to replace the damaged or worn surfaces of the knee. Replacing these surfaces with an implant or "prosthesis" will relieve pain and increase mobility, allowing you to return to your normal, everyday activities.

People who will undergo this surgery were

·        Severe pain with difficulty in walking

·   Failure of non-operative treatments like activity modification, anti- inflammatory    medications and lifestyle modifications

·       Failure of Steroid Injections, Arthroscopy Debridement,

The traditional approach to knee replacement uses a long vertical incision in the center of the knee to view and access the joint. Minimally invasive total knee replacement is a variation of this approach. The surgeon uses a shorter incision and a different, less-invasive technique to expose the joint—with the goal of reducing postoperative pain and speeding recovery.

Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery has today become a commonly performed and highly successful surgical procedure. New implant designs provide greater and more normal range of motions. Better understanding of the role of the ligaments in the knee has resulted in improved joint stability.

Benefits of the minimally invasive surgical techniques are:

·         Constantly evolving and speeding up the rehabilitation process.

·         Shorter hospital stays

·         Less time on a walker

·         Quicker return to normal ways of life

·         Lesser post-operative pain and minimal scar (improved cosmesis)