Bridgeport
Over the past several decades, outstanding advancements in medical technology have enabled our experienced Bridgeport, CT orthopedic surgeons here at CT Spine & Orthopedic to use minimally-invasive approaches to perform complex surgeries. Instead of having to use long incisions that cause significant trauma to soft tissue in the area that surrounds an injury, surgeons can make smaller surgical incisions with minimally-invasive techniques and still accomplish the same surgical goal.
With orthopedic surgery, minimally-invasive approaches mean the surgeon only needs smaller, more targeted incisions where they can address solely the problem area instead of having to expose the whole injury or joint through large, open incisions. Minimally-invasive approaches also provide less postoperative pain.
Some of the minimally-invasive orthopedic procedures we perform at CT Spine & Orthopedic include:
This is a type of surgery that’s performed to identify problems using a very small camera that allows the surgeon to see inside your knee. The surgeon may also insert other medical instruments to repair your knee.
This is a surgical procedure that lets the surgeon see your hip joint without having to make a large incision through your skin and soft tissues. Surgeons use this procedure to diagnose and treat a whole range of hip issues.
This procedure is minimally invasive and is used by surgeons to diagnose and treat different shoulder issues. You may have arthroscopy for shoulder impingement or rotator cuff tears. The incision the surgeon makes with this minimally invasive surgery is around the size of a keyhole.
Some benefits of minimally-invasive orthopedic procedures in Bridgeport include:
Surgeons don’t have to make large incisions when they’re performing minimally invasive surgeries. They only have to make a small cut to where they can insert tubes, cameras, and other small surgical tools.
Smaller incisions decrease the amount of swelling and bleeding during a procedure. Also, since surgeons aren’t having to cut through muscle in order to make large incisions, this means there’s less trauma and damage to surrounding muscle, tendons, organs, soft tissues, and nerves.
Since open wounds are smaller, this also reduces the risk of viruses and bacteria entering the patient’s body and leading to infection.
Some minimally-invasive procedures don’t require the patient to visit or stay at a hospital. If a procedure needs to be performed in a hospital, it’s still a shorter hospital for the patient than if they were to undergo traditional open surgery.
Many patients who undergo minimally-invasive orthopedic surgery experience fewer activity restrictions and a shorter recovery period. They also experience less postoperative swelling and pain and can get back to their regular activities within a few days.
The joints, nerves, and muscles in your body can take a beating, but it’s essential that you take care of them before the issues get too serious. The signs below are an indication you may be a candidate for minimally-invasive orthopedic surgery.
The joints in your hips and knees begin to deteriorate naturally over time, but in some cases, they can also become painful to function. If you’re experiencing problems getting out of chairs, trouble walking, or climbing stairs, it could be time to think about joint replacement surgery.
If you experience tingling in your middle or index finger, or thumb, or you often drop things, it’s a possibility that you have carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition can be due to several things, which include working with machinery or tools that require you to repetitively flex your wrist or that vibrate or you have a previous wrist fracture.
Chronic or persistent joint pain is a sign that there’s a potential problem. The pain can be linked with swelling or inflammation around your joints, but it could also indicate that your joint bones are rubbing together. Any of these symptoms could indicate arthritis.
If you have a job that requires repetitive movement or motion often, it could create stress injuries in your tendons, nerves, and muscles. Machines that cause vibration, forceful exertions, and constantly awkward positions also could lead to stress injuries. This condition can lead to uncomfortable feelings and pain in your body, particularly in your upper body.
If you’re looking for a medical consultation with an orthopedic specialist for your joint pain, look no further than CT Spine & Orthopedic in Bridgeport, CT. Our spinal surgeons will tailor a treatment plan that caters to your individual case and specific needs, which could include minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. Our Concierge Team can also help streamline your treatment and appointments.
If your joint condition requires surgery, our orthopedic surgeons will only use the most innovative and cutting-edge advancements in minimally-invasive orthopedic surgical technology to eliminate your pain. Call us at (866) 553-0612 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.
