Minimally Invasive Surgery
True to its name, minimally invasive surgery seeks to minimize tissue damage and recovery times as much as possible. The term “minimally invasive” is used frequently in orthopaedics today, with some perceiving it to be more effective than traditional surgery. Taking a more balanced stance, however, Dr. Scott sees the ideal surgery as minimally traumatic rather than minimally invasive. Like building a model ship in an empty bottle, a procedure that focuses exclusively on minimal invasion (that is, the prioritization of a small incision) can be done. However, it doesn’t offer the surgeon much room to work. Without the complications of the small opening, the surgeon would gain more flexibility and freedom to build the best joint possible.
Dr. Scott’s approach to the surgery focuses on minimizing the damage to—and taking the best care of—the soft tissue around your joint. His minimally traumatic method is efficient, precise, and tailored to your body. Moreover, this efficiency translates to shorter surgery time for patients, quicker recovery and the lowest possible complication rate. This surgical focus isn’t on the size of your scar, but on 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.
