A minimally invasive knee replacement surgery, including resurfacing and replacement of sections of the femur (thighbone), tibia (shin), and patella (kneecap) in a woman with severe arthritis, demonstrated by Dr. Thomas S. Thornhill, Chief, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Wolfgang Fitz Orthopedic Surgeon at BWH. Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is shown to be as effective as traditional open surgery, but with smaller incisions, less blood loss, less pain, less trauma and less tissue damage as well as quicker recovery and rehabilitation. Brigham and Women's Hospital is a leading provider of partial and total knee joint replacement services.
