Extract
The purpose of total joint arthroplasty of the hip and knee is to safely
and effectively relieve pain, restore motion, and improve function. In less
than three months, the vast majority of patients can return to the activities
of daily living and can participate in certain sports. As a result, total
joint arthroplasty has become one of the most successful and widely acclaimed
procedures of the modern era.Recently, minimally invasive surgery, which involves a smaller incision
(defined as <10 cm) or multiple smaller incisions, has been introduced to
both hip and knee replacement
surgery1-3.
The premise is to reduce the trauma of surgery while maintaining the perceived
high levels of safety, efficacy, and durability of the procedure. If it is
done successfully, patients can expect a shorter hospital stay, quicker
recovery, faster rehabilitation, improved function, and better cosmetic
appearance, which should all translate to lower costs and higher patient
satisfaction.