Minimally invasive surgery is a procedure done through a small incision in the skin that minimizes the disruption of surrounding tissue. The technology used to perform minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures has undergone significant advances in recent years and doctors continue to improve and refine ways to make surgeries less invasive.
ONS physicians are trained in the most advanced minimally invasive techniques. Some of the orthopaedic surgeries being done minimally invasively include:
• ACL and PCL reconstruction
• Arthritis treatment
• Carpal tunnel repair
• Cartilage transplantation
• Joint replacement
• Knee, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist arthroscopy
• Shoulder instability repair
• Shoulder rotator cuff repair
In many cases, surgeons use two or three tiny incisions and a miniaturized camera called an arthroscope to look inside the region and guide the surgery. They use miniaturized instruments designed to working in a small area.
The benefits of minimally invasive surgery are numerous for patients. Less blood loss, a shorter hospital stay, smaller scar, and faster recovery and return to normal activity are the primary advantages.
ONS is committed to providing excellent orthopaedic and neurosurgical care through integrative knowledge, cooperation among personnel and compassion for our patients. By setting the highest of standards, we can confidently offer patients the best options for the best possible outcomes.