What is the biggest difference between the Jiffy Knee replacement and a traditional knee replacement?
The biggest difference is preserving the soft tissue of your muscles and your tendons by not cutting them during the surgical exposure.
What are the risks of a Jiffy Knee replacement versus a traditional knee replacement?
The risks of knee replacement done traditionally versus Jiffy is the same.
Why don’t more surgeons perform the Jiffy Knee replacement?
Most surgeons have been trained through the traditional approach. The Jiffy Knee is a very unique surgical approach that has to be taught.
Do your surgeons accept all insurances?
Every surgeon accepts different insurances, the best is to call the office of interest and they can give you more details.
Does it cost any more from the insurance standpoint to do the Jiffy Knee versus a traditional knee?
Typically, the insurances are billed the same since it’s classified as a total knee replacement but it is always good to double check with your surgeon.
Is minimally invasive surgery the same as a Jiffy Knee replacement?
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) can be a misnomer. There is nothing minimally invasive about a knee replacement. Jiffy is more classified as minimally traumatic surgery (MTS). Minimal trauma to the muscles and tendon.
Can you have robotic surgery with Jiffy Knee?
Yes, but not all surgeons will utilize a robot. Studies have shown there’s no better outcomes with robotic surgery versus non-robotic surgery.
How soon after my first knee replacement can I get the other one?
We typically wait at least 2 to 3 months between knees.
Will I have staples or external sutures after my knee replacement?
Some surgeons may still use staples or external sutures, but the majority of the surgeons are now starting to do absorbable sutures underneath the skin.
How soon will I start physical therapy after my surgery?
We typically start our patients 48 hours after their knee replacement depending on availability of the therapist.
Why is the recovery so much faster with a Jiffy Knee replacement?
The concept is, by not cutting your muscles and tendon during the surgical exposure, those muscles and tendons do not need to be repaired. After the surgery, the goal is that you experience significantly less pain with faster recovery by preserving your muscles and tendons.
