Minimally invasive orthopedic procedures are beginning to revolutionize joint replacement surgery, yet surgeons have lacked a comprehensive reference on MIS techniques for two key joints: the hip and the knee. To satisfy this need, Drs. Scuderi and Tria, noted experts on MIS, selected contributors who are recognized authorities on MIS techniques. Readers will find sought-after information, including guidelines on patient selection and recommendations on instrumentation, and each technique is explained clearly and comprehensively. The section devoted to total hip arthroplasty discusses both the two-incision approach and mini-incision. The section dedicated to the knee covers minimally invasive unicompartmental arthroplasty, Oxford unicompartmental knee replacement, minimal incision total knee arthroplasty, and minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty. The practical advice found throughout the text is complemented by more than 150 photographs and illustrations that highlight key concepts.

From the reviews:

"Minimally invasive techniques are presented as revolutionary for the speed of recovery after total hip and knee replacement. Recognised defenders contribute to this book, present their ideas and share their expertise on this technique." (J. Legaye, Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, Vol. 70(4), 2004)

Inhalt
The Basic Principles.- Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery.- The Hip.- Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty: The Two-Incision Approach.- Miniincision Total Hip Arthroplasty.- The Knee.- Miniinvasive Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Indications and Technique.- Instrumentation for Unicondylar Knee Replacement.- Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Approach and Early Results of the Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach.- Unicondylar Knee Surgery: Development of the Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach.- Minimally Invasive Surgery: The Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Replacement.- Minimal Incision Surgery in Unicondylar Knee Surgery: The European Experience.- Minimal Incision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Minimally Invasive Surgery for Total Knee Arthroplasty.