Knee replacement: women?s knee implant Comparing Knee Procedures

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MIS Quad-Sparing TKA vs. Traditional Total Knee Replacement

Comparing Knee Procedures

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

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