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Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

Stryker's priority is always the well being of our patients. Stryker is devoted to finding and creating new approaches to orthopedic surgery that help patients live healthier, more active lives.

Stryker has partnered with surgeons worldwide to develop minimally invasive hip replacement surgery procedures, implants and surgical instruments that will help your surgeons help you recover your lifestyle.

What is MIS?

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a general term used to describe a surgical procedure that utilizes a smaller incision(s) than conventional surgery. In some MIS procedures the amount of soft tissue (muscles and tendons, etc.) that are disrupted during surgery may also be reduced.

The potential benefits may be a smaller scar because of the reduced incision and the potential for a faster recovery because of less tissue disruption as well as the potential for less blood loss.¹

The potential risks are that results may often vary from patient to patient. Not all patients may realize the potential benefits from these relatively new procedures. Also, the risks, which are normally encountered in conventional hip joint replacement, still remain.

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Only your orthopedic surgeon can properly evaluate whether you are a candidate for minimally invasive hip replacement surgery. Risk factors relating to your anatomy, weight, prior joint replacements and personal health issues should be addressed with your orthopedic surgeon of choice. The long-term, as well as the short-term benefits of an MIS hip joint replacement should always be discussed.

Here are a few questions you should consider asking your Orthopedic Surgeon about MIS hip joint replacement…

• Is hip replacement surgery my only option?
• Is joint replacement right for you? Go to WebMD® for information.
• Is MIS hip replacement surgery a realistic option for me?
• What are my potential risks and benefits of this MIS surgical technique?
• Doctor, how long have you been performing MIS hip joint replacements?
• Have you had any specialized training in performing this technique?
• How many MIS procedures have you performed?
• What should I realistically expect my recovery to be like?

¹ Keggi, Kristans J. Total Hip Arthroplasty Through A Minimally Invasive Anterior Surgical Approach, JBJS Vol. 85-A.