
27/12/2023
Minimally invasive (Subvastus) muscle sparing TKA
A key factor in minimally invasive knee surgery is protecting and preserving muscles. This is particularly true for knee joint replacement. The muscles provide strength and control of your knee. The muscles are also an important factor in regaining motion. As you would expect, not cutting or detaching muscles around the knee results in less pain, better motion and faster recovery.
The subvastus approach to the knee joint has been described as an alternative to traditional approaches which involve a large incision with division of the quadriceps mechanism. The subvastus is a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing approach; it is truly “quadriceps-sparing.” Reported literature suggests that the utilization of this minimally invasive approach allows patients improved and quicker early recovery after total knee replacement surgery.