Where is the incision made for knee replacement?

Where is the incision made for knee replacement?

Generally, the incision is made along the front and toward the middle (midline or anteromedial) or along the front and to the side (anterolateral) of the knee. The traditional surgical approach usually involves cutting into the quadriceps tendon in order to turn the kneecap over and expose the arthritic joint.

How long is the incision for knee replacement?

Traditional knee replacement surgery involves an 8 to 12-inch incision. The incision made during a mini-incision knee replacement procedure is only 4 to 6 inches in length and so does not extend as far up the quadriceps muscle, allowing patients to bend their knee more easily after the procedure.

How big is the incision for robotic knee replacement?

Minimally invasive surgery for knee replacement involves the use of smaller incisions which are only 4 to 6 inches in length as compared to the 10-12 inch long incision used in the traditional procedure. Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery is an alternative to the conventional knee replacement procedure.

What is knee scope?

Knee arthroscopy — sometimes called knee scoping — is a minimally invasive medical procedure used on the knee joint to diagnose and treat knee conditions or injuries. It’s performed using an arthroscope, which is a tiny surgical instrument with a light and camera at the end that is inserted into the knee.

What bones are involved in a total knee replacement?

The prosthesis is generally comprised of 3 components: the tibial component (to resurface the top of the tibia, or shin bone); the femoral [thigh bone] component (to resurface the end of the thighbone; and the patellar component (to resurface the bottom of the kneecap that rubs against the thighbone).

What bones are cut in a knee replacement?

The surgeon removes damaged portions of bone at the end of the femur (thigh-bone) and top of the tibia (shin-bone) and replaces them with prosthetic components. Some surgeries also resurface the back of the patella, or kneecap.

How many incisions do you need for a total knee replacement?

The two standard incisions most widely used in total knee replacement surgery are the midline incision and the medial parapatellar incision.

What is the best knee replacement procedure?

A TKR is now among the safest and most effective of all standard orthopedic surgeries. During a TKR, a surgeon removes the surface of your bones that have been damaged by osteoarthritis or other causes and replaces the knee with an artificial implant that is selected to fit your anatomy.

How big is the incision for a partial knee replacement?

Minimally-invasive partial knee replacement (see figure 19) is a surgical technique that allows an artificial knee to be inserted through a small (3 to 3.5 inches) incision (see figure 20) with minimal damage to the muscles and tendons around the knee.

What is meant by arthroplasty?

Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint. A joint can be restored by resurfacing the bones. An artificial joint (called a prosthesis) may also be used. Various types of arthritis may affect the joints.

What tendons and ligaments are cut during knee replacement?

The standard approach to knee replacement involves cutting the quadriceps tendon. If the quadriceps tendon is cut, patients typically need walking aids for 3 to 6 weeks to allow this cut to heal. Also, cutting the quadriceps causes more pain and delays the recovery from the operation.