Minimally Invasive Surgery: Is Less More?

Over the past few decades, minimally invasive surgery has become increasingly common across all medical specialties, and orthopedics is no exception. New research and technologies have led to improved methods of joint replacement, treatment of traumatic injuries, arthroscopic treatment of sports injuries, and endoscopic or arthroscopic treatment of complex musculoskeletal conditions, such as congenital anomalies and neurosurgical-associated conditions. The authors of this issue have provided valuable information about procedures ranging from endoscopic carpal tunnel release to minimally invasive total joint arthroplasty.
Source: Orthopedic Clinics of North America - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research