Minimally Invasive Procedures at Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Minimally invasive procedures have revolutionized orthopedic care by providing patients with effective treatments that reduce recovery times, minimize surgical scars, and offer quicker returns to daily activities. At Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we offer a variety of these advanced techniques across our specialized centers, including the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand, and spine. With a focus on your unique condition, these procedures reduce pain and accelerate recovery, ensuring you get back to your best as quickly as possible.
Minimally Invasive Shoulder Procedures
Shoulder pain can significantly impact your daily life, whether from sports, work-related activities, or aging. At Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we specialize in treating shoulder conditions using minimally invasive techniques that allow quicker recovery and less postoperative discomfort. Our team of specialists, including Dr. Charles Ruotolo and Dr. Richard McCormack, ensures that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their needs.
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is ideal for treating rotator cuff and labral tears. By making small incisions and inserting a camera, our surgeon repairs damaged tissues, removes bone spurs, and smooths the joint surface. This technique reduces recovery time and minimizes postoperative pain.
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
For shoulder impingement syndrome, we perform arthroscopic subacromial decompression. Through small incisions, we insert a camera to remove excess tissue and bone spurs pressing on the tendons. This procedure improves your shoulder movement and alleviates pain. Dr. Richard McCormack performs this surgery to help you regain full shoulder function and reduce discomfort.
Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Excision
If you’re suffering from arthritis in the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, we offer arthroscopic distal clavicle excision. By removing the end of the clavicle, we relieve pain and restore mobility. Dr. Nicholas Montemurro uses this procedure to improve your shoulder’s range of motion and reduce pain from bone spurs.
Arthroscopic Debridement for Calcific Tendonitis
For those dealing with calcific tendonitis, we use arthroscopy to remove calcium deposits in the shoulder tendons. This reduces inflammation, relieves pressure, and restores normal shoulder function.
Minimally Invasive Elbow Procedures
At Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we understand that elbow conditions can significantly impact your daily life. Our experienced surgeons, including Dr. Jarret Boroniec and Dr. R. Champ Dengenis, use minimally invasive techniques to help you recover quickly with less discomfort.
- Elbow Arthroscopy: Elbow arthroscopy is an effective treatment for conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and elbow arthritis. Using small incisions and a camera, we can perform tendon repairs, ligament reconstructions, or cartilage debridement. This procedure allows for quicker recovery and minimal disruption to the elbow joint.
- Biceps Reconstruction: If you’ve torn your biceps tendon at the elbow, we can perform an arthroscopic biceps reconstruction. This technique allows us to reattach the tendon to the bone, significantly reducing recovery time and providing faster relief. Dr. Richard McCormack ensures the procedure is tailored to your needs for optimal results.
Minimally Invasive Hip Procedures
Hip conditions can range from degenerative diseases to acute injuries, and they can significantly impact your mobility. Our surgeons, such as Dr. Richard McCormack and Dr. Eric Lepkowsky, specialize in techniques that reduce pain and recovery time while restoring mobility.
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is an excellent option for labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). With small incisions and a camera, we can repair or remove damaged tissue in your hip, relieving pain and improving function. This minimally invasive approach ensures a faster recovery so that you can return to normal life. Dr. Eric ensures that this procedure is done with precision and care.
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
For patients with significant hip degeneration, we perform total hip replacement using smaller incisions to avoid cutting through major muscles. This reduces pain and accelerates recovery. We use the Direct Anterior Approach to optimize results and help you regain hip function with minimal downtime.
Minimally Invasive Knee Procedures
At our clinic, we offer advanced minimally invasive knee surgeries that help you heal quickly with less pain. Whether it’s treating ligament injuries or arthritis, our knee specialists, including Dr. Michael Shinde and Dr. R. Champ Dengenis, will provide you with the best possible care.
- Knee Arthroscopy
If you have meniscal tears, ligament injuries, or cartilage damage, knee arthroscopy is an effective option. We make small incisions and use an arthroscope to visualize and repair the joint. This approach ensures minimal disruption to the knee and a faster recovery.
- ACL and PCL Reconstruction:
Torn ACLs or PCLs are serious injuries, but we can help you recover faster with minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. Using grafts, we reconstruct the torn ligaments to restore knee stability and function. Dr. R. Champ Dengenis leads this procedure with expertise, reducing recovery time and improving knee function.
- Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement:
Robotic-assisted knee replacement improves precision during surgery, ensuring optimal knee alignment. This technique improves recovery time, reduces pain, and leads to better long-term results. Our surgeon uses this technology to offer the best possible outcomes for patients dealing with knee arthritis.
Minimally Invasive Hand Procedures
Hand pain can severely impact your daily activities, but we offer minimally invasive treatments to relieve your symptoms and speed up recovery. Our hand specialists, including Dr. Elizabeth Morrison and Dr. Carlos Montero, provide tailored treatments for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger.
Arthroscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness and tingling in the hand, but with arthroscopic carpal tunnel release, we can alleviate the pressure on your median nerve. Using small incisions and a camera, we make the necessary adjustments to relieve your symptoms and get you back to your activities faster.
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger finger can cause pain and dysfunction in your fingers, but with a minimally invasive procedure, we can release the tendon and restore normal finger movement. This procedure offers quick relief and a fast recovery. Dr. Carlos Montero specializes in this treatment, helping you regain full hand function quickly.
Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
Spinal conditions such as herniated discs, stenosis, and degenerative diseases can be debilitating. At Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we offer minimally invasive spine procedures to treat spinal issues with reduced pain and faster recovery times. Dr. Karèn Avanesov and Dr. Vadim Lerman specialize in using the latest techniques to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Endoscopic spine surgery uses small incisions and a camera to remove damaged discs or tissue. This technique minimizes tissue disruption, leading to faster recovery and less pain. Dr. David Benatar is highly skilled in this approach, helping you recover quickly and efficiently.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion: Spinal fusion stabilizes the spine by fusing two or more vertebrae. We perform this procedure using small incisions, which results in a quicker recovery time and less pain compared to traditional methods. Dr. Karen Avanesov leads the way in performing spinal fusion with minimal disruption to surrounding tissues.
- Artificial Disc Replacement: We offer artificial disc replacement for patients with damaged discs. This procedure preserves spinal motion and provides a quicker recovery compared to traditional spinal fusion.
- Microsurgical Techniques: In microsurgical techniques, we use high-precision instruments and magnification to perform delicate spinal procedures with minimal tissue disruption, ensuring a faster and less painful recovery.
- Facet Joint Injections and Nerve Blocks: We use these injections to help alleviate pain and inflammation in the facet joints or around the spine’s nerves, relieving conditions like spinal stenosis and herniated discs.
Minimally Invasive Pain Management Procedures
At Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we offer a range of minimally invasive pain management procedures designed to help you manage pain and inflammation with minimal disruption to your daily life. Whether you’re dealing with back pain, herniated discs, or other spine conditions, our skilled specialists, led by Dr. Aristide Burducea, are here to provide effective treatments that target the root cause of your discomfort and help you recover faster.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections are a key treatment for reducing pain and inflammation caused by conditions like herniated discs and spinal stenosis. These injections deliver corticosteroids directly into the epidural space of the spine, offering relief from nerve compression and swelling. By targeting the source of your pain, we help you experience significant relief and improve your ability to move freely. With these injections, we provide a minimally invasive option to help you manage chronic spine pain without resorting to surgery.
Minimally Invasive Procedures for Patellofemoral Conditions
Patellofemoral conditions, which affect the knee, can cause pain and instability. At Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we are committed to using minimally invasive procedures to restore function and stability to your knee. Our team of experts, led by Dr. Brett Spain and including surgeons like Dr. Charles Ruotolo and Dr. Richard McCormack, specializes in advanced treatments for conditions such as patellar dislocations, maltracking, and cartilage damage. These procedures allow for faster recovery and better long-term outcomes.
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction
For patients dealing with recurrent patellar dislocations, MPFL reconstruction is an excellent option. In this procedure, we use small incisions and advanced arthroscopic techniques to reconstruct the medial patellofemoral ligament. This helps stabilize the patella (kneecap) and prevents future dislocations, improving knee stability. Dr. Richard McCormack ensures that you receive precise care, allowing you to return to your active lifestyle with less pain and more stability in your knee.
Arthroscopic Debridement
Arthroscopic debridement is used to treat damaged cartilage or rough surfaces within the knee joint, especially in cases of chondromalacia patellae or cartilage wear. We perform this procedure using small incisions and an arthroscope to remove damaged tissue and smooth out rough areas. This helps reduce pain and improves knee function, giving you the relief you need to move without discomfort. With this minimally invasive approach, Dr. Charles Ruotolo ensures that you experience quicker recovery and better outcomes.
Lateral Release
The lateral release procedure treats patellar maltracking, a condition where the kneecap doesn’t move properly in its groove. This causes pain and instability in the knee. In this procedure, we use small incisions to release tight structures around the patella, allowing it to track correctly. By doing this, we reduce pain and prevent future knee instability. Our skilled surgeons, like Dr. Richard McCormack, specialize in this procedure to help you regain full knee function and stability.
Experience the Best Care with Advanced Minimally Invasive Treatments at Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Book Your Visit!
At Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we are committed to providing our patients with the most advanced minimally invasive procedures. Whether you’re dealing with shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand, or spine issues, our expert team of orthopedic surgeons and specialists guides you every step of the way.
If you’re suffering from joint pain or injury, consider scheduling an appointment with us today to learn how minimally invasive procedures can help you recover quickly and return to the activities you love. Our state-of-the-art techniques ensure a faster, less painful recovery, allowing you to regain strength and mobility. Visit our website or contact us at 855-321-6784 to learn more and take the first step toward a pain-free future.
FAQs
What Are the Benefits of Minimally Invasive Procedures?
Minimally invasive procedures typically involve smaller incisions, reduced risk of infection, less scarring, and quicker recovery times. Patients often experience less pain post-surgery and can return to their normal activities much sooner than with traditional open surgery.
How Long Does Recovery Take After Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Recovery times vary depending on the procedure and the patient’s overall health. However, most minimally invasive procedures allow patients to return to daily activities within a few weeks, with full recovery typically occurring within a few months.
Are Minimally Invasive Procedures Safe?
Yes, minimally invasive procedures are generally very safe. They are performed using advanced imaging technology and precision instruments, reducing the risk of complications. Additionally, these procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis, meaning patients can return home the same day.
Will I Experience Less Pain With Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Most patients report experiencing less pain compared to traditional open surgery. The smaller incisions and reduced tissue disruption typically result in less postoperative discomfort and a quicker recovery time.
Do I Need to Stay In the Hospital After My Procedure?
In most cases, minimally invasive procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, meaning patients can return home the same day. However, some complex procedures may require a short stay in the hospital for observation.
