What Is New in Minimally Invasive Trauma Surgery?

Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, FAAOS; Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA

The subspecialty of orthopaedic trauma surgery continues to evolve, with the incorporation of minimally invasive techniques for fracture fixation and treatment of complications associated with trauma.

Foot and Ankle Surgeons Eagerly Welcome New MIS Techniques

A. Holly Johnson, MD, FAAOS; Alexandra E. Page, MD, FAAOS

Although minimally invasive surgery has applications throughout orthopaedics, the more easily compromised soft tissue envelope makes foot and ankle surgeons eager to embrace the opportunities.

Shoulder Surgery Has Greatly Evolved in the Past 30 Years

Michael L. Knudsen, MD, FAAOS

Today, arthroscopic RC repair has become the modern-day gold standard in minimally invasive approaches to care for the entire spectrum of RC pathology.

MIS Hip Surgery Improves Return-to-sports Timelines

Andrea Herzka, MD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic sports medicine surgical techniques are largely driven by the desire to return all levels of athletes to sport and pain-free, high-level function, ideally through smaller incisions with less soft-tissue disruption and morbidity.

Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery Benefit from New Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Gregory G. Gallant, MD, MBA, FAAOS; Richard J. Tosti, MD, FAAOS

The benefits of minimally invasive surgery include little or minimal scarring, shorter recovery time, earlier return to work and leisure activities, minimal postoperative discomfort, as well as the elimination of hospital stays.