Overview
MIS Quad-Sparing Knee Replacement
Spares Muscles and Tendons Cut
During Traditional Surgery
People with knee pain now have a minimally invasive alternative to traditional total knee replacement – also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) – the Zimmer Minimally Invasive Solutions (MIS) Quad-Sparing TKA procedure.
Using modified techniques and instruments developed with Zimmer, Inc., surgeons can place the same, clinically proven implants used in traditional surgery, but through a much smaller incision and without cutting through key tendons and muscles. In traditional surgery, the surgeon makes a 12-inch incision down the front of the knee and the tendon and quadriceps muscle – which control the bending of the knee – are cut. In MIS Quad-Sparing TKA, a 3- to 5-inch incision is made on the side of the knee, and the tendon and “quad” muscle are separated, rather than cut.
Compared to standard surgery, potential benefits of MIS Quad-Sparing TKA include:
- Smaller incision – 3 to 5 inches vs. 12 inches
- Shorter total rehabilitation
- Less blood loss
In a study comparing patients who received traditional and minimally invasive knee replacement, those who had MIS Quad-Sparing TKA experienced similar or improved patient outcomes.
Surgeons who perform MIS Quad-Sparing TKA have received training through The Zimmer Institute in Warsaw, Ind., or at one of its MIS satellite training locations at renowned academic institutions around the world.
If you would like more information on the Zimmer MIS Quad-Sparing Knee procedure, or to see if you are a candidate, Find a Doctor nearest to your area, or speak with your own doctor. You can also call a toll-free hotline at 1-866-FIND-MIS. Don't let knee pain slow you down. Zimmer will help you continue "keeping pace with life."
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