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What is the difference betewwn the Uni-knee and the standard procedure for a total knee replacement?

April 26, 2017difference knee procedure replacement standard total uni-knee

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What is the difference betewwn the Uni-knee and the standard procedure for a total knee replacement?

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The Uni-knee requires a 2-3 inch incision and removes only the diseased portion of the knee. Rehabilitation time is estimated at five weeks. The majority of patients undergoing this procedure are age 55 and older. There are approximately 5,000 Uni-knee replacements performed annually in the United States.