If you have an orthopedic condition needing surgical repair, you should explore the benefits of minimally invasive surgery. Ramin Ganjianpour, MD, and the highly skilled surgeons at North Valley Orthopedic Institute in Mission Hills and Tarzana, California, have years of experience performing successful minimally invasive procedures for many injuries and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system. Call the nearest office or use online booking today to schedule an evaluation and learn if you’re a good candidate for minimally invasive surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is performed using small incisions. In most minimally invasive surgeries, the incisions are about one-half inch long, or dime-sized. Some procedures, like a hip or knee replacement, may require a slightly longer incision, but they’re still significantly shorter than open surgery.
Small incisions cause significantly less trauma. Most importantly, your surgeon preserves your muscles during MIS.
Instead of cutting through the muscles, your surgeon gently stretches them, creating a dime-sized opening. Then they guide specialized surgical instruments through the tiny opening.
By comparison, open surgery makes a long incision that cuts through all the tissues. Then they pull back the muscles to create an opening that accommodates the surgeon’s hands.
MIS allows some people who may not qualify for open surgery to get the treatment they need. It also offers the following advantages:
For some, MIS is an outpatient procedure, so you go home the same day.
Yes, arthroscopy uses a dime-sized opening, which is large enough to insert a narrow instrument (arthroscope) into the joint.
The scope’s camera sends magnified images to a monitor, allowing your surgeon to examine the tissues and diagnose the problem. Then they insert tools along the arthroscope to repair or remove damaged tissues.
The North Valley Orthopedic Institute team uses the most advanced technology to perform joint replacements. That means you can get a partial or total knee replacement and a total hip replacement with MIS.
The team frequently treats injuries and diseases in the ankle and shoulder with MIS. For example, they often treat ankle conditions (such as arthritis, broken bones, and joint instability) and shoulder problems (like a torn rotator cuff) using a minimally invasive procedure.
The North Valley Orthopedic Institute team repairs the compressed nerves using a small scope to perform carpal tunnel release. As a result, you can have MIS that helps your wrist heal faster.
Call North Valley Orthopedic Institute or request an appointment online today to learn more about minimally invasive surgery.
Notes: Shoulder surgery, minimally invasive total knee and hip replacement, ankle surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, joint arthroscopy. Try to include some of these terms in Q&As.