This incision has become shorter now that we use minimally invasive surgical instruments and techniques.
Total knee replacement surgical technique and instrumentation.
Chapter 105 surgical techniques and instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty thomas parker vail jason e.
The surgical technique and instrumentation of four systems of total knee replacement two with intramedullary and two with extramedullary alignment systems are discussed.
Van sikes iii the surgical techniques and instrumentation in total knee arthrop.
Three basic procedures can be utilized for total knee arthroplasty.
Mini medial parapatellar see page 7 for surgical technique option 2.
Mid vastus see page 8 for surgical technique option 3.
A total knee replacement tkr is a complex procedure that requires an orthopedic surgeon to make precise measurements and skillfully remove the diseased portions of your bone in order to shape.
1 2 both these techniques.
The differences between the instrumentations their advantages and disadvantages and the basic philosophy of each technique are compared in four crucial operative stages.