MINIMALLY
INVASIVE SURGERY
is the next generation
of healing.
The future is NOW @
Orthopedic
Associates Of The Greater Lehigh Valley, our group is on
the forefront of an exciting field of medicine, Minimally
Invasive Surgery. We
are the only local group of all fellowship-trained surgeons,
which means that we received an extra year of specialized
training in order to develop exceptional skills in the areas
of spine, sports and joint replacement.
Our patients receive exceptional service directly from
the physician.
Minimally
Invasive Surgery is a term used to describe a surgical
procedure that utilizes a smaller incision than conventional
surgery. MIS
incorporates advanced surgical techniques, instrumentation and
equipment. The patient will benefit by experiencing less pain,
reduced blood loss, less scarring and a faster recovery.
The physicians
at Orthopedic Associates Of The Greater Lehigh Valley are
dedicated to providing our patients with the most advanced
treatment options for their orthopedic care.
Our comprehensive and caring approach is committed to
producing the most positive outcomes for our patients.
Our team of fellowship-trained surgeons and the
procedures that are currently being performed are:
Vito A. Loguidice, M.D., Spine Specialist
 | Neurovision, using nerve stimulators to safely guide
minimally
invasive spine surgery |
| Discectomy,
removal of herniated lumbar disc |
| Nucleoplasty,
herniated disc decompression |
| Laparoscopic
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, disc removal
and spine
fusion |
| Percutaneous
Pedicle Screw Fixation, spine stabilization |
| Kyphoplasty,
compression fractures of the spine |
| Endoscopic
Carpal Tunnel Release, removal of pressure from
carpal
ligament |
Robert Friedman,
M.D., Sports Medicine Specialist
| All
advanced Arthroscopic procedures |
| Arthroscopic
Rotator Cuff repair |
| Arthroscopic
ACL repair |
| Arthroscopic
procedures for cartilage repair |
| Arthroscopic
revisions for previous surgeries, which did not
heal
completely |
| “Mini-Knee”
for Total Knee Replacement |
Christopher Ferrante,
M.D., Total Joint
Replacement Specialist
| “Mini-Hip”
for Total Hip Replacement |
| “Mini-Knee”
for Total Knee Replacement |
| “Uni-Condyle”
for partial Knee Replacement |
| Complex
primary and revision surgery of the Hip |
| Complex
primary and revision surgery of the Knee |
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