Minimally Invasive Surgery, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, guest editors from the esteemed Campbell Clinic bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Minimally invasive surgery has become a central paradigm in modern orthopedic practice because it can improve recovery, reduce morbidity, and support more efficient care delivery. This issue explores techniques that achieve surgical goals through smaller incisions, less soft tissue disruption, and more focused, tissue sparing exposures-spanning a wide variety of procedures including image-guided and robotic-assisted interventions. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including direct anterior total hip arthroplasty for developmental dysplasia of the hip; mini-invasive THA from the super path and northern approaches to the current STAR approach; a review of approaches to the knee; getting new tech/prostheses approved through hospital systems; endoscopic carpal tunnel release; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on minimally invasive surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.