Minimally Invasive Surgery

3 Common Minimally Invasive Surgery Procedures

January 28, 2022

The word “surgery” can be intimidating to a lot of people. The thought of sharp objects coming near your skin, a long and painful recovery, and scary complications can be frightening. Minimally invasive surgery is an excellent way to get surgery safely and efficiently. With less pain, shorter recovery periods, and safer procedures, minimally invasive…

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Repairing a Torn Meniscus

May 24, 2019

The knee is the largest joint in the body, and it relies heavily on cartilage such as the meniscus for stability. Being so heavily used, the menisci in your knees are prone to tearing. A torn meniscus requires repair to restore the wide range of movement capable of the knee. You know you’ve got a…

Filed Under: Meniscus Injury, Orthopedic Injuries, Orthopedic Surgeon

Tagged With: Dr. Bill Hefley, knee pain, knee replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedics

Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Open Surgery

October 27, 2017

Doctors are always finding new ways and methods to improve patient outcomes, and answering questions of how they can advance surgery to improve your experience as a patient. More specifically, how can your recovery time be faster? Lastly, can there be less scarring and less pain after your operation? When compared to minimally invasive surgical…

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Tagged With: arthroscopic surgery, Dr. William F. Hefley, endoscopic procedures, joint replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Open Surgery, ultrasound technology

The Benefits of Arthroscopy

June 9, 2017

Arthroscopic surgery has revolutionized orthopedic medicine over the years. This versatile procedure can both diagnose and treat many conditions of the joints, greatly reducing both treatment and recovery time. Before arthroscopy was developed, an orthopedic surgeon could not see the muscles and tendons inside of a joint with a high level of accuracy without actually…

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Tagged With: arthroscopic surgery, Arthroscopy, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Surviving a Meniscus Injury

January 6, 2017

If you ever had any sort of injury, especially a knee injury, you probably appreciate how your knees power you through various sports and activities: kicking, jumping, running, and pivoting. To avoid knee injuries, it helps to understand how your knees work and what you can do to protect them. The first thing to understand about…

Filed Under: Meniscus Injury

Tagged With: acl tear, MCL Tear, Meniscus Tear, Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Open Surgery

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