Minimally Invasive Surgery in Rhode Island & Massachusetts
 Rhode Island and Massachusetts Experts
Minimally invasive surgery encompasses a number of innovative orthopedic procedures for the hip, knee, shoulder, and other joints that offers additional benefits over traditional open surgery. Utilizing technology like fiber-optics in the operating room, surgeons can make smaller incisions while delivering improved results to the patient. Benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:
- Less time spent in the hospital
- Reduced post-operative recovery time
- Minimized scarring in the affected joint
When surgery is indicated, minimally invasive means are often preferred to conventional, open joint surgery. Minimally invasive surgery helps preserve the tendon and tissue surrounding the affected joint, and often reduces operating room complications associated with an open surgery.
Only an orthopedic surgeon can determine if the patient is a candidate for minimally invasive methods of orthopedic treatment. Schedule an appointment with one of OGI's experienced surgeons to determine if minimally invasive surgery is an option for joint pain treatment.
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
Knee arthroscopy, also referred to as "scoping the knee," is a commonly indicated procedure for sports injuries, such as ACL and meniscus tears, as well as some cases of rheumatoid arthritis. While open knee surgery is a safe procedure that has been performed for decades, open surgery can leave larger scars and affect more of the surrounding tissue, contributing to a longer post-operative recovery period. Arthroscopic knee surgery requires smaller incisions to repair or remove damaged tissues, reducing complications for surgeons and making the operation safer and easier. Additionally, recovery time is reduced.
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Traditional hip surgery requires a large incision, sometimes up to 8 inches, to expose the hip joint and separate the muscle covering the bone. Using minimally invasive procedures, surgeons can make two small incisions in the affected area without damaging any of the surrounding muscle. Minimally invasive hip surgery allows the patient to recover more quickly, reducing hospital stay and post-operative recovery time before returning to previous levels of activity.
Utilizing hip arthroscopy, orthopedic surgeons are able to treat common hip joint ailments, such as labral tears, cartilage damage, as well as impingement of the hip. Like knee arthroscopy, hip arthroscopy involves the use of fiber-optics to produce real-time images of the hip with minimal invasion of the joint and muscle. Benefits for hip arthroscopy mirror those of knee arthroscopy. With the doctor's permission, patients can often put weight on the immediately following the minimally invasive procedure.
Orthopedic Excellence in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
OGI employs 11 board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons adept and experienced in performing minimally invasive procedures. OGI's orthopedic surgery and physical therapy teams supply comprehensive care, able to provide treatment for patients at all activity levels. With accomplished surgeons treating sports injuries and arthritis cases alike, OGI provides proficiency in all musculoskeletal treatment for the Rhode Island and Massachusetts regions.
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