Minimally Invasive Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has led the way in developing new and innovative techniques for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). With the use of small incisions, customized instruments, innovative imaging techniques and global navigation, many procedures may be performed with less pain and blood loss, and minimal scarring. The result is a rapid recovery, high patient satisfaction and the best possible outcome. To learn more about MIS by our specialists, click on the area of interest below.

Elbow
Elbow Arthroscopy

Foot & Ankle
Ankle Instability – An Overview

Hand/Wrist
Minimally Invasive Hand and Wrist Surgery

Hip
Arthroscopy of the Hip
MIS for Joint Replacement-A Perspective for Patients
Total Hip Replacement: A Patient's Perspective (video)
Mini Incision Hip Surgery (video)

Knee
Mini Incision for Knee Surgery (video)
MIS for Joint Replacement-A Perspective for Patients
Knee Arthroscopy

Shoulder
Arthroscopic Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator Cuff Disease - An Overview
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Instability

Spine
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

posted 11/12/2004