There might be some confusion regarding the term “minimally invasive”. I think MI is robotic and does not require a quad incision. The access incision is smaller. That’s not to say all robotic TKR is MI. It’s an evolution which by some accounts is becoming the standard. “Less invasive” might be a better term.

I’m still learning about this stuff so take what I say with a grain of salt. I’m about to invest in two TKR’s and since you only get a single shot at this, I’m trying to learn as much as I can prior to choosing a procedure and a doc. So thanks to everyone who is contributing their lived experience here. Mine is entirely abstract, at this point.