Minimally Invasive Surgery

Overview

Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery encompasses a range of techniques that allow surgeons to treat fractures and musculoskeletal injuries through smaller incisions than traditional open surgery. Using specialized instruments, imaging guidance, and percutaneous approaches, these techniques reduce soft tissue disruption while achieving the same quality of fracture fixation.

Our San Diego orthopedic trauma surgeons apply minimally invasive approaches whenever the fracture pattern and patient factors allow. Benefits include smaller scars, less post-operative pain, reduced blood loss, lower infection risk, and often a faster return to daily activities.