Minimally Invasive Techniques

Today, advancements in minimally invasive surgery allow surgeons to use a smaller incision for traditional total knee replacement, or TKA (total knee arthroplasty). Patients recover faster, spend less time in rehabilitation and return to their normal lives quickly.

The Benefits

  • Average rehabilitation-to-recovery time of only six weeks
  • Average hospital stay of three days or less
  • Outcomes comparable to those achieved with traditional surgical techniques
  • Improved mobility and function
  • Ability to regain independent mobility/activities (without cane or walker)
  • Minimal scarring due to smaller incision of two to five inches (compared with traditional surgery incision size of eight to twelve inches)

The Spine and Orthopedic Institute at
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center - Science in Motion
Questions/Appointments: 866.333.2950

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