Monday, June 25, 2007
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) of the Hip: Does Length of Scar Matter?
If you are a candidate for a total hip replacement (THR), then you likely have severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or avascular necrosis. The primary goal of THR is to predictably relieve pain, and to restore hip function, thus allowing you to go about your activities of daily living.
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is a series of a new approaches to performing THR. In this feature article, the advantages and disadvantages of MIS are discussed.