MIS Posterior Hip Replacement Procedure
The Zimmer MIS Posterior Hip Procedure is designed to preserve many of the posterior hip structures so that rehabilitation can be faster.
Among the potential benefits of this minimally invasive technique are:
- A single incision
- Less muscle and soft tissue trauma
- Shorter hospital stay
- Smaller scar
This procedure has a much smaller incision—2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches instead of
the 10- to 12-inch standard incision. Patients may be able to return to
their daily lives within 4-6 weeks, as opposed to the 3-4 month recovery
period that is common for a traditional hip surgery. Talk to your doctor
about which procedure may be best for you.
| 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 |