The potential benefits of Zimmer MIS 2-Incision hip replacement include:

• Less tissue trauma – muscles and tendons are avoided or separated, not cut

• Faster and less painful rehabilitation

• Smaller incisions and less scarring – two incisions of 1½ to 2 inches each, rather than one 10- to 12-inch incision

• Shorter hospital stay – 1-2 days (vs. 3-5 days); some patients go home in less than 24 hours

• Reduced blood loss and less need for pre-surgery blood donation

• Faster return to work and daily activities

	Zimmer MIS Anterolateral Hip Procedure	Zimmer MIS 2-Incision Hip Procedure	Zimmer MIS Posterior Hip Procedure	Traditional Hip Replacement
Incision	One 2 ½ -3 ½ inch incision	Two 1 ½- to 2-inch incisions	One 2 ½ - to 3 ½-inch incision	One 10- to 12-inch incision
Tissue Trauma	Muscles and tendons avoided	Muscles and tendons avoided	Fewer muscles and tendons cut or separated	More muscles and tendons cut or separated

 

If you would like more information on the Zimmer MIS Mini-Incision procedure, or to see if you are a candidate, Find a Doctor nearest to your area, or speak with your own doctor. You can also call a toll-free hotline at 1-866-FIND-MIS. Don't let hip pain slow you down. Zimmer will help you continue "keeping pace with life."

Frequently Asked Questions About Zimmer MIS Surgery

Description of the MIS Surgical Procedure