New, Minimally Invasive and Minimal Incision
Knee, Leg and Foot Procedures
We are consistently researching the latest techniques, procedures, and surgical instruments that can provide our patients with the highest quality care.
LIPOGEMS is a natural, minimally invasive option that uses your bodies own fat cells to help you heal
LIPOGEMS is an innovative and next generation adipose tissue technology that is used to harvest, concentrate, and transfer a patient’s own fat for the repair, reconstruction, and replacement of injured or damaged tissue. It is a FDA-cleared system for orthopaedics and arthroscopic surgery.
Features and Benefits: a minimally invasive procedure that can be done in office that can lower patient costs. LIPOGEMS is ideal for patients that have an orthopaedic condition, unable to get major, invasive surgery, would like another option to major, invasive surgery, or would like to be used in conjunction with their surgery.
View our Lipogems page to learn more.
MACI ® Cartilage Repair
MACI is an ACI (Autologous chondrocyte implantation) procedure. This biologic, surgical procedure uses a patient’s own (autologous) cells which are expanded and placed onto a film that can be absorbed back into your own tissue. It is implanted into the area where the damaged cartilage was removed. The tissue created has properties similar to hyaline cartilage, the durable tissue found in articular cartilage.
The procedure is a 6-step process culminating with a physician-prescribed rehabilitation program designed specifically for the patient.
MACI has been proven to provide three important benefits:
A functional repair tissue, Reduced pain and improved function, Improved patient satisfaction.
View our MACI Cartilage Repair page for more information.
Implantable Neuro Stimulators
for Chronic Full-Body Pain Relief
Implantable Nerve Stimulators are compact, micro-stimulator systems that treat chronic intractable pain by targeting individual nerves throughout your body. The stimulators are implanted via a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure and are operated by a wireless external controller.
Features and Benefits: a minimally invasive procedure that can be done in office that can lower patient costs and is covered by many insurance carriers. This procedure is an effective chronic pain management alternative where physical therapy and mediations have not provided a positive outcome.
View our Neuro Stimulators page to learn more.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
This non-surgical therapy is an injection of a concentrated mixture of the patient's own blood. PRP injections have been shown to relieve acute and chronic pain and accelerate healing of
injured tissues and joints. Conditions aided by PRP include joint conditions, meniscus tears, osteoarthritis, and ligament sprains & tears.
Many famous athletes have received PRP for various problems, such as sprained knees and chronic tendon injuries. These types of conditions have typically been treated with medications, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Features and Benefits: an outpatient procedure that can aid in faster recovery and return to normal activities where other treatment outcomes have limited results.
View our Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy page for more information.
Single Portal Scope Diagnostic Imaging
This minimally invasive, arthroscopic procedure incorporates a disposable
optical needle with fully integrated camera that allows real time diagnosis of patient joint injuries through a handheld tablet. Not only is this useful
for diagnosis, it also contains a fully integrated lumen (port), making it possible to provide pain medication to the area using the same device.
Features and Benefits: an in-office procedure that, in majority of cases, eliminates the need for an MRI and multiple doctor visits.
View our Single Portal Scope Imaging page for more information.
Subchondroplasty
A minimal incision procedure,
utilizing fluoroscopy, that is designed to access and treat bone defects associated with chronic bone marrow lesions (BMLs), that lie below the bone surface,
by filling them with a biomimetic bone substitute material (BSM). This procedure helps heal lesions as the bone substitute material is reabsorbed and replaced with new, healthy bone.
Features and Benefits: an outpatient procedure; faster recovery and return to normal activities; does not hinder total knee replacement if required in the future. Illustration from Zimmer
Visit Subchondroplasty.com for more information.
Percutaneous Plantar Fascia & Achilles Resurface
A minimally invasive procedure utilizing
the TX1 MicroTip (provided by our surgical partner, Tenex) that enables surgeons to provide their patients with a rapid and precise option for removing
pathologic soft tissue from the affected area without an open surgical procedure (use of scalpel).
Features and Benefits: procedure performed under local anesthetic with patient completely awake; percutaneous (through the skin) insertion of TX1 MicroTip; requires only a nurse or technician to assist with system controls, treatment performed in 15 minutes or less; micro-incision closed with an adhesive bandage. Photo from Tenex
Visit Tenexhealth.com for more information and Patient Stories.
Knee Resurface
A minimal incision procedure, also called hemiarthroplasty, utilizing the HemiCap implant (provided by our surgical partner, Arthrosurface)
that enables surgeons to replace only the damaged or arthritic parts of the affected area, rather than replacing the entire joint.
Illustration from Arthrosurface
Features and Benefits: in addition to the smaller sizes of the Shoulder HemiCAP®, Arthrosurface® offers a Stemless Total Glenoid (Implant) Shoulder for patients with advanced arthritis. The OVO HemiCAP® in conjunction with the HemiCAP GRS (Glenoid implant) helps preserve most of the bone in your shoulder while also fixing any damage to your glenoid.
Visit arthrosurface.com for more information and patient stories.
Knee Arthroplasty
We offer an innovative approach to knee arthroplasty utilizing custom implants, such as the iUni G2 (provided by our surgical partner, ConforMIS).
This personalized approach may provide a less invasive option than traditional replacement.
Features and Benefits: superior fit matched to individual size and shape; natural, anatomic feel and alignment; significant bone preservation; less traumatic procedure and faster recovery. illustration from ConforMIS
Visit MyConformisKnee.com for more information and Patient Experiences.
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