Minimally Invasive Surgery

What is minimally invasive surgery?

When the skilled surgeons at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic perform minimally invasive surgery, they use small incisions, specialized instruments, and advanced imaging or camera systems for unparalleled precision.

Minimally invasive surgery allows them to perform procedures that ease your pain with minimal disruption to surrounding muscles, tendons, and soft tissues. They can use this surgical technique to treat conditions affecting your:

• Knees
• Hips
• Shoulders
• Ankles
• Spine
• Elbows and wrists

Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic also offers arthroscopy and joint replacement procedures, including total shoulder and total ankle replacements.

Who is a candidate for minimally invasive surgery?

Your provider might recommend minimally invasive surgery if you:

• Have early to moderate arthritis
• Struggle with joint pain, stiffness, or limited mobility
• Have sports-related or overuse injuries
• Have tendon, ligament, or cartilage injuries
• Are in good health overall

Your provider evaluates your condition to determine the best treatment for you.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?

Compared with traditional open surgery, minimally invasive surgery’s advantages include:

• Smaller incisions and minimal scarring
• Less damage to the surrounding muscles and soft tissue
• Reduced postoperative pain
• Lower risk of infection and blood loss
• Shorter hospital stays or outpatient treatment
• Faster recovery and return to daily activities
• Improved joint function and mobility

These benefits mean that you can typically resume your work, exercise, and daily routines more quickly.

What happens during minimally invasive surgery?

For minimally invasive surgery, you’ll be under local, regional, or general anesthesia. Your surgeon makes one or more small incisions around the affected joint or bone and then uses specialized instruments to repair or treat the problem.

Once they repair or stabilize the damaged tissue, bone, or joint structure, they close the incision and bandage the area.

You can expect a shorter recovery, and your provider might prescribe physical therapy to restore your mobility and strength.

Minimally invasive surgery offers a more patient-centered approach to your care by reducing pain, scarring, and recovery time. With the support of the caring team, you return to your regular life more quickly and comfortably.

If bone or joint pain is limiting your quality of life, book your minimally invasive surgery consultation online or by calling the nearest office today.