Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is true to its name, seeking to minimize tissue damage and recovery times as much as possible. The term “minimally invasive” is used a lot in orthopaedics today, with some perceiving it to be more effective than traditional surgery. Dr. Scott sees it as minimally traumatic as opposed to minimally invasive: like building a model ship in an empty bottle – it can be done but it doesn’t leave you a lot of room to work in its small opening. If the complications of working through the small opening weren’t a factor, you would have a lot more flexibility and freedom to build the best ship possible.
Dr. Scott’s precise approach to the surgery focuses on minimizing the damage to – and taking the best care of – the soft tissue within your joint. His minimally traumatic method is efficient, precise, and tailored to your body. This efficiency translates to shorter surgery time for patients, quicker recovery and the lowest possible complication rate. This kind of surgery isn’t about the size of your scar, but about the quality of the care you receive, the rapid healing you will experience, and the longevity of your successful surgery.
Dr. Scott was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to perform less-invasive, minimally traumatic hip and knee replacement. He has the experience required to provide patients the best possible care in the least traumatic way. OSC even provides outpatient knee replacement options for suitable patients
