Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery

Why Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement is Done?

You may require an aggregate knee substitution on the off chance that you have critical harm to your knee joint. Diverse sorts of therapeutic conditions can harm this joint, as:

• Osteoarthritis (generally normal)
• Rheumatoid joint pain
• Osteonecrosis
• Damage or crack of the knee joint
• Bone tumour in the knee joint

What are the Benefits of Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement?

• Smaller incisions
• Shorter hospital stays
• Less trauma to the surrounding tissues
• Quicker recovery
• Less blood loss
• Less scarring
• Faster rehabilitation
• Minimal post-operative pain

Who is a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement?

In order to proceed, the doctors check if the patient is fulfilling certain criteria, which are:

• Osteoarthritis is the primary indication.
• Redness and warmth to the touch
• Difficulty in mobility
• Swelling and stiffness
• Inability to fully straighten the knee
• Popping or crunching noises
• Untreatable injury of trauma to the knee

How is Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Conducted?

The surgeon will put you under anaesthesia before conducting the surgery. You will be asked to lie on your back, and a tourniquet will be applied to your upper thigh to reduce blood loss during the procedure. Then, an incision will be made on along the knee to reveal the knee joint. At first, the surgeon will focus on the damaged portion of the femur, which is cut at the appropriate angles using surgical tools.

The damaged area of the tibia and the cartilage will be removed in the second step. A smooth surface will make a surface to which implants are attached. The tibial component is then fixed to the end of the bone using bone cement or screws.

The surgeon will place an articular surface between these implants to ensure a smooth gliding movement. The femur and the tibia bone are put together to make a new knee joint. A plastic component will be attached to the artificial knee which will ensure the smooth gliding of the patella. Excess cement used during the procedure will be removed. To conclude the surgery, the surgeon will use a sterile solution on the wound and close it using sutures. A surgical dressing is placed on the wound to protect it from infection.

What Complications May Arise Postoperatively?

Like any medical procedure, this surgical intervention carries some complications. Conceivable confusions of the medical procedure include:

• Infection
• Excessive bleeding
• Blood clots
• Damage to adjacent nerves
• Damage the segments of the knee
• Restricted movement of the knee

There is a slight risk that the surgery probably won't ease your pain. Your age and other health issues also play a huge role in postoperative recovery.