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A 65-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the right knee seeks advice regarding minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty. Joint-replacement surgery is appropriate for patients with moderate-to-severe symptoms and functional limitation despite conservative therapy. The minimally invasive technique reduces postoperative pain and accelerates recovery but requires a surgeon with specific expertise and experience.
Seth S. Leopold (Wed,) studied this question.