MIS Mini-Incision Knee Procedure

Mini-Incision Knee Replacement is less invasive than traditional knee replacement surgery, involving a much smaller incision and specialized surgical instruments. 

Dr. Behzadi has received extensive training and certification on this procedure through The Zimmer Institute.  For more information on the Zimmer Institute and MIS technology, please visit www.pacewithlife.com.

The MIS technique can offer significant advantages over traditional knee replacement, including:

• Smaller incision and scar  (4.3 to 5.5 inches compared to the 7.8 to 12 inch  standard incision from traditional knee replacement)

• Less disruption of tissue

• More exercises performed 1 day following surgery, such as straight leg raises

• No difference in complications

• Some patients may experience less pain

Patients who had the Mini-Incision procedure for knee replacement had similar or improved outcomes when compared to those patients who had traditional knee replacement surgery.