Jiffy Knee: A Game-Changer for Total Knee Replacements

Think you might need a total knee replacement? Consider the Jiffy Knee technique, which consistently results in less pain, easier rehab and an overall faster recovery.

Total Knee Replacement, The Traditional Way

Most total knee replacements require an incision along the front of the knee. To access the kneecap, multiple muscles and the quadriceps tendon must be cut and then stitched back together after the procedure. (These are the workhorse muscles for walking and moving up or down stairs.) When you bend your knee during rehab, the freshly repaired muscles and tendon are stretched — leading to great discomfort and a long recovery.

The Jiffy Knee Total Knee Replacement

Instead of an incision on the front of the knee, your physician gains access from the side. Your doctor will then use special instruments and techniques to slide the muscles and tendon away, rather than cutting them. At the end of the procedure, your muscles and tendon will be slid back into place. You’ll receive a plastic surgery closure, which minimizes scarring and eliminates the need to remove sutures or staples later.

Get Back To Your Life Fast

Gone are the days of patients experiencing agonizing pain that would render them immobile for weeks post-surgery. Here are just a few of the activities you can perform soon after your Jiffy Knee procedure.

• Off ambulatory aids quicker (within an average 10 days)
• Moving up and down stairs (often within 24-48 hours)
• Performing straight-leg raises and even squats (often within 24-48 hours)
• Driving (within an average 9 days)

Jiffy Knee: Total Knee Replacements Made Easy

• No cut muscles or tendon
• Less post-procedure pain
• Significantly less swelling and stiffness
• Less need for narcotics (most patients just need a single Rx)
• Far less downtime
• Fast rehab and recovery
• Decreased risk for complications like blood clots
• No more post-surgical muscle atrophy due to lack of use
• Patients are more active early on, leading to better outcomes
• No sutures or staples to remove
• No additional costs or upcharges

Which AFOC physicians offer Jiffy Knee?

Our very own Dr. Brad Sparks is one of only a handful of physicians in the country performing the Jiffy Knee procedure. Dr. Sparks received special training from the founder of the Jiffy Knee, Dr. Manish Patel.

Who is a candidate for the Jiffy Knee?

If you are a candidate for a total knee replacement, you are a candidate for the Jiffy Knee.

Is the Jiffy Knee approach handled differently through insurance?

No, it is still a total knee replacement and will be billed the same to insurance.

Does the Jiffy Knee procedure take longer than a traditional knee replacement surgery?

No, it typically takes less time than a traditional knee replacement. Average time to insert the implant is 30 minutes.