While minimally invasive hip and knee replacement and resurfacing offer the promise of faster rehabilitation, less pain, less blood loss, and shorter hospitalization; there is a lack of universal access for patients wishing to avail themselves of these newer techniques. Surgeons hesitate to change from traditional joint replacement methods because the latter have been highly successful in alleviating pain and restoring mobility, although rehabilitation after traditional surgery can be lengthy and painful. I had been involved with traditional procedures for over 25 years as Director of the Joint Replacement Program of the Rush Affiliated Residency Training Program.
The reasoning behind minimal invasion and minimal resection is that the muscles and bone around the joint are not disrupted. The techniques are still improving and evolving through experience and research both in which I am actively involved. Some advantages of minimal invasion and minimal resection are offset by potential dissatisfaction in that the smaller exposure limits the surgeon's ability to identify anatomic landmarks necessary for prosthetic alignment and soft tissue balance. The solution to positioning lies in Computer Assisted Navigation. By allowing the surgeon to "see" surgical landmarks, Image Guided Surgery or Computer Assisted Navigation improves placement accuracy to a level even greater than Outcomes with conventional incisions.
Since 2000, I have been involved in the development, research, clinical practice, and teaching of minimally invasive techniques; in July of 2004, I introduced Navigation into my operating room for most of my joint replacements.
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Dr. Sheinkop is pleased to offer a large selection of animated surgical procedures for educational purposes.
The animations included are:
Hip Procedures
Total Hip Resurfacing
Revision Hip with Allograft
Revision Hip Surgery
MIS 2-incision Total Hip
Mini Total Hip Replacement
Knee Procedures
Unicondylar Knee Resurfacing
Total Knee Replacement
Revision Knee Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
Faster Recovery
Smaller Scars
Less Muscle Injury
Shorter Hospital
time
Less Pain
Less Blood Loss
Better Function
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