Advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques have changed the face of orthopaedic surgery in recent years. Mount Sinai's orthopaedic surgeons have been at the forefront of these exciting developments, with a firm commitment to offer patients the most appropriate and least invasive procedures for their musculoskeletal conditions.

We’re committed to caring for the total patient. That means understanding patients’ lifestyles and offering the best individualized approach to treat problems, reduce pain and speed recuperation. Hence our commitment to minimally invasive surgery. Many orthopaedic surgeries that previously required large incisions and long recuperation times can now be done minimally invasively. Spine and hip surgery, in particular, have seen enormous advances in recent years. The minimally invasive techniques have several advantages for patients. 

Advantages of minimally invasive surgery include:

• A few small cuts versus a large incision
• Less trauma to the muscles, nerves and tissues
• Less bleeding
• Less scarring
• Less trauma to organs
• Less pain and reduced use of narcotics
• Less hospital time
• Faster recovery time
• Less effect on the immune system

Mount Sinai is an environment in which doctors are constantly encouraged to continue to grow, learn and refine their skills. As a result of this nurturing atmosphere, our skilled orthopaedic surgeons are leaders in their field, involved in pioneering new techniques, working with companies to refine instrumentation and technology, conducting research, and training other surgeons from around the nation and world.

How can these procedures be better? How can they be safer? How can they be less invasive and lead to faster recovery times and fuller recuperation? These are the questions that Mount Sinai’s orthopaedic surgeons constantly ask, as they continually evaluate and hone the procedures.

And the exciting part? There’s more to come, as our doctors continue to refine the techniques, develop new instrumentation and conduct research to explore the most effective treatments.

For more on Mount Sinai Medical Center's Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, click here.