Minimally invasive uni-compartmental knee replacement

Because of the unique design features of the JOURNEY UNI knee system, this procedure is now a minimally invasive option for patients with knee arthritis that is isolated to either the medial or lateral compartment of the knee. This minimally invasive procedure provides several benefirts to patients who have a moderatly active lifestyle, are within normal weight ranges, and have arthritis that is confined to a single compartment. Compared to traditional total knee replacement, the JOURNEY UNI knee surgery has many benefits.

JOURNEY UNI knee system benefits

  1. No disruption of the knee cap, which is vital to rapid rehabilitation
  2. Minimal blood loss
  3. A smaller incision compared to 8-12 inch incision for total knee replacement
  4. Decreased post-operative pain
  5. Greatly reduced hospitalization time
  6. Reduced need for anesthesia and post-operative medication
  7. Faster rehab/recovery time (2-5 weeks, but may vary)
  8. Able to walk within 3-4 hours after surgery
  9. Better range of motion compared to total knee replacement