There are many benefits of minimally invasive surgery. Use of special instruments allows for smaller incisions, quicker recovery, and fewer side effects. Our team of physicians is dedicated to using the latest techniques and methods. Your physician will work with you to determine the best procedures for you individual needs.
Physicians will often use minimally invasive techniques during fracture fixation, joint replacement procedures, and ligament and tendon reconstruction procedures.
The advantages of minimally invasive surgery include:
- Decreased disruption on the surrounding tissue
- Less scarring
- Reduced post-operative pain and discomfort
- Shorter recovery period
Knee:
- Meniscus repair/debridement
- ACL reconstruction
- Cartilage injury
- Loose body removal
Hip:
- Impingment
- Labral tears
- Cartilage injury
- Loose body removal
Shoulder:
- Rotator cuff repairs
- Biceps tendon procedures
- Labral repairs
Fractures:
- Small incision, percutaneous fracture fixation under X-ray guidance
