The physicians of Wilmington Orthopaedic Group are constantly at the forefront of emerging technologies and new orthopaedic procedures and techniques. In an effort to provide you with the latest information, we will regularly update this section with articles and diagrams on specific procedures.

Minimally Invasive Surgery – Total Hip Replacement (MIS-THR)
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The MIS-THR is a new, minimally invasive technique for total hip replacement surgery that significantly curbs patients’ hospitalization and recovery time. The procedure is characterized by two small incisions – one-inch and two-inch respectively -- through which specialized instruments fitted with fiber optic lighting are used to perform the replacement.

Minimally Invasive Solutions – Quad-Sparing TKA (Mini-Knee Technique)
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The mini-knee is a new procedure to replace the knee with an implant that uses modified surgical techniques and specialized instruments, which substantially decreases rehabilitation time and trauma to underlying muscles and soft tissues. The procedure includes one three- to five-inch incision made on the side of the knee, separating the tendon and quad muscles to put the implant in place.

SONOCUR
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SONOCUR is an innovative, non-invasive therapy to treat and relieve pain caused by musculoskeletal ailments such as tennis elbow. It administers low-energy shock waves directly onto the painful area and allows patients to receive a virtually painless treatment in the physicians’ office without anesthesia.

Biodegradable Implants
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Biodegradable implants, also referred to as absorbable, resorbable, bioresorbable and bioabsorbable, are made of various materials that will diminish in mass over time, thus eliminating the need for a second surgery to remove the implant.

Kyphoplasty
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Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spine surgery that gives patients immediate pain relief from vertebral fractures. With kyphoplasty, the surgeon inserts a balloon-like mechanism into the vertebrae, inflates it to raise the collapsed bone back into position, and then fills the cavity with a cement-like material to hold the vertebrae in place.

Oxinium
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Oxinium is an oxidized zirconium material used for joint replacements that has the durability of ceramic and the strength of metal. Its scratch-resistent surface protects the joint from the typical wear and tear of traditional joint replacements constructed of cobalt-chrome and titanium.