Comparing Knee Procedures
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MIS Quad-Sparing TKA vs. Traditional Total Knee Replacement
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Incision
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Tissue Trauma
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Zimmer MIS Quad-Sparing TKA
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3 to 5 inches
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Quadriceps tendon and muscles avoided
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Traditional Knee Replacement
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8 to 12 inches
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Quadriceps tendon and muscles cut or manipulated
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The goals of MIS Quad-Sparing TKA compared to traditional knee
replacement surgery also include:
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Shorter total rehabilitation
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Less blood loss
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Less pain
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Shorter hospital stay
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