Patient Education: Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement

Total Knee Joint Replacement

• End surface of femur replaced with metal
• End surface of tibia replaced with metal
• Plastic liner is inserted between femur and tibia to reduce wear
• Patella is resurfaced with plastic

MIS Knee Joint Replacement

• Smaller incision: 3 to 4 inches versus 8 to 12 inches
• Different incision location: inner side of knee versus front of knee
• Smaller cut of quadriceps muscle
• Less tension put on muscles and tendons

Stryker Implant Technology: The Future is Bright

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