Orthopedic Surgery

Whether you break a bone, tear a ligament, or have chronic knee, hip, or shoulder pain, orthopedic surgery relieves your symptoms by repairing the underlying problem. The skilled Minimally Invasive Medical Group surgeons have extensive experience performing minimally invasive procedures for most diseases and injuries affecting your musculoskeletal system. Call the office in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, or Irvine, California, today or request an appointment through online booking to learn if orthopedic surgery can ease your pain and help you return to competitive athletics or your favorite activities.

When might I need orthopedic surgery?

Though you may need immediate orthopedic surgery to realign fractured bones or reconstruct torn ligaments, the specialists at Minimally Invasive Medical Group only recommend surgery after trying other non-surgical treatments.

Your provider completes a comprehensive exam, reviews diagnostic images, and recommends the most appropriate conservative treatment.

If your symptoms don’t improve after exhausting other treatments, such as medications, rest, physical therapy, nerve blocks, and regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections, they may consider orthopedic surgery.

In addition to fractures and torn ligaments, the team specializes in surgery to treat conditions such as:

• Arthritis
• Dislocated joints
• Chronic joint instability
• Tendon tears
• Carpal tunnel
• Meniscus tears
• Cartilage injuries
• Labral tears
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Herniated discs
• Degenerative joint disease
• Spinal stenosis

Many patients don’t realize that the team can repair these (and other) conditions with minimally invasive surgery.

What is minimally invasive orthopedic surgery?

Minimally invasive surgeries require significantly smaller incisions than traditional open surgery. 

Your provider uses specialized instruments like arthroscopes (to examine and treat joint problems) and endoscopes (to repair spine conditions), which are so narrow they fit through an incision that’s one-half inch or less.

The team can also do joint replacements using minimally invasive techniques, but the incision is a little larger than arthroscopic and endoscopic surgeries.

What benefits will I gain from minimally invasive orthopedic surgery?

The smaller the incision, the less trauma your body sustains. Additionally, minimally invasive techniques preserve your muscles. Your surgeon doesn’t need to cut the muscles because the slim instruments slide through them.

The benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:

• Less bleeding during surgery
• Less pain after surgery
• Lower risk of infections
• Faster recovery
• Quicker return to activities
• Minimal scarring

Minimally invasive surgery is often an outpatient procedure, allowing you to go home the same day.

What happens during orthopedic surgery?

The Minimally Invasive Medical Group performs every type of surgical procedure needed to repair and reconstruct bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and supporting structures like nerves and skin.

During surgery, they may:

• Realign and stabilize fractures
• Implant orthopedic hardware
• Replace arthritic joints with prosthetic implants
• Repair or remove torn cartilage
• Reconstruct ligaments
• Repair or release tendons
• Remove loose bodies in the joint
• Eliminate infected or injured tissues
• Reconstruct or replace joints
• Release pinched nerves
• Remove tumors

Use online booking or call Minimally Invasive Medical Group today to consult with their expert orthopedic surgeons.