
Zimmer MIS Multi-Reference 4-in-1 Femoral Instrumentation Surgical Technique
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MIS Medial Parapatellar
Arthrotomy
Minimally invasive total knee
arthroplasty can be performed
with a limited medial parapatellar
arthrotomy. Begin by making a 10cm-
14cm midline skin incision from the
superior aspect of the tibial tubercle
to the superior border of the patella.
Following subcutaneous dissection,
develop medial and lateral flaps,
and dissect proximally and distally
to expose the extensor mechanism.
This permits mobilization of the skin
and subcutaneous tissue as needed
during the procedure. In addition, with
the knee in flexion, the incision will
stretch 2cm-4cm due to the elasticity
of the skin, allowing broader exposure.
The goal of minimally invasive surgery
is to limit the surgical dissection
without compromising the procedure.
The medial parapatellar arthrotomy
is used to expose the joint, but the
proximal division of the quadriceps
tendon should be limited to a length
that permits only lateral subluxation
of the patella without eversion (Fig.
4). Incise the quadriceps tendon for
a length of 2cm-4cm initially. If there
is difficulty displacing the patella
laterally or if the patellar tendon is at
risk of tearing, extend the arthrotomy
proximally along the quadriceps
tendon until adequate exposure
is achieved.
Fig. 4
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