ODYSSEY™ is a journey of discovery. The most recent journey of discovery in total joint replacement is a move towards minimally-invasive and tissue sparing techniques. The techniques are designed to get total joint recipients back to a normal life quicker.

Many patients today want to know how quickly they can resume their daily activities. Minimally-invasive, tissue-sparing techniques can help them achieve these goals sooner. Compared to traditional procedures, minimally-invasive techniques feature a much smaller incision, thus preserving vital muscle and tendon groups. This offers patients many benefits, including less pain, less scarring, less blood loss, and increased function immediately after surgery. The minimally-invasive technique is designed to help total joint recipients get back to a normal life quicker.

The ODYSSEY™ Tissue Preserving Initiative is a minimally-invasive surgery program.

The program's first hip phase combines a minimally-invasive technique and instrumentation with Wright's PROFEMUR® Hip System, which features a modular neck and is specially suited for use with a smaller surgical incision.

The program's first knee phase combines a minimally-invasive technique and specially designed instrumentation for use with Wright's ADVANCE® Double-High and Medial-Pivot Knee systems.

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