The potential benefits of Zimmer MIS
2-Incision hip replacement include:
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Less tissue trauma – muscles and tendons
are avoided or separated, not cut
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Faster and less painful rehabilitation
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Smaller incisions and less scarring –
two incisions of 1½ to 2 inches each, rather than one
10- to 12-inch incision
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Shorter hospital stay – 1-2 days (vs.
3-5 days); some patients go home in less than 24 hours
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Reduced blood loss and less need for
pre-surgery blood donation
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Faster return to work and daily
activities
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Zimmer MIS Anterolateral Hip
Procedure |
Zimmer MIS 2-Incision Hip Procedure
|
Zimmer MIS Posterior Hip Procedure
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Traditional Hip Replacement
|
| Incision
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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."
