Minimal-Incision Total Knee Arthroplasty

Abstract

Minimal incision total knee arthroplasty requires increased attention to detail to be sure that the basic principles of total knee arthroplasty are not ignored in an attempt to perform the procedure through a smaller incision. The limited dissection should allow the patient to recover with less morbidity and in a shorter period of time. The cosmetic result is appealing to patients, along with the functional improvement. Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty is evolving, and it is hoped future clinical results will support its continued use.