MJRI – New Surgery Update

Dr. Timothy Ekpo is now the first surgeon in Michigan certified to perform the minimally invasive knee replacement surgery known as the Jiffy Knee technique. Patients undergoing knee replacement surgery with the Jiffy Knee technique experience a noticeable difference in their recovery process.

Unlike traditional approaches, it utilizes a medial side approach, avoiding cutting muscles and tendons. By minimizing the undermining of skin flaps, scarring on the anterior aspect of the knee, under tension as the knee bends, is eliminated.

The Patient Benefits of Jiffy Knee:

• Reduced Pain
• Decreased Swelling
• Less Need for Narcotics (most patients require only one postoperative prescription)
• Quicker Return to Mobility (average 7 days off ambulatory aids)
• Faster Resumption of Driving (average 10 days)
• Speedier Return to Work and Recreational Activities
• Enhanced Range of Motion
• Decreased Patellar Tracking Issues
• Overall Improved Outcome and Recovery Experience
• No Additional Costs or Upcharges
• Time Neutral for Surgeon Compared to Standard Techniques (50 minutes)