Introducing the Denali Knee

Big News!

As big as Pioneer Peak, even as big as Denali the mountain! 

Introducing the Denali Knee, a procedure by Dr. Gregory Strohmeyer.  The Denali Knee, similar to the coined Jiffy Knee replacement is a procedure that combines the subvastus approach with the use of the Mako robot. The subvastus approach is a minimally invasive technique that accesses the knee joint without cutting the quadriceps tendon or muscle.

The procedure while not new to our patients we felt deserved a name and since we already have a peak in the family we thought let’s include a big mountain, and what bigger than Denali, hence the Denali Knee. 

Essentially Dr. Strohmeyer moves the quadricep to the side when accessing the knee joint. Using the Mako robot for insertion combined with the subvastus approach provides the benefit of precise implant placement with robotics with less pain and quicker return of function from the muscle sparing approach. What does this mean for you?  It means our approach isn’t just a generic service, it is a recognized procedure exclusive to Pioneer Peak Orthopedics. 

The name Denali Knee aligns with the core focus of everyone at Pioneer Peak, customizing treatment plans to fit our patient’s lifestyle and goals – built to get you back UP TO YOUR PEAK!