This technologically advanced, image-guided navigation system is similar to the location and directional tracking systems used for cars and ships today. It is, in effect, a global positioning system (GPS) for the surgeon. Informative positioning calculations are displayed on a graphically intuitive screen, which dynamically changes with the individual patient's anatomy.

The anatomic depiction of the patient's joint in real time, ensures precise implant alignment and reduces the need for preoperative CT or MRI scans. The direct benefit to patients for using computer navigation in orthopedic surgery is the potential for the most accurate implant placement. Accurate placement enhances longevity and function and significantly reduces the risk of dislocation.

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgical Procedures include

Arthroscopic Surgery for FAI; Hip Arthroscopy; Revision Hip Surgery; Total Hip Replacement; Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach; Mini Total Hip Replacement; ACL Reconstruction; Meniscus Repair; Revision Knee Surgery; Total Knee Replacement; Mini Incision Total Knee Replacement; Computer Assisted Knee Replacement; Computer Assisted Hip Replacement; Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair; Shoulder Impingement Surgery; Total Shoulder Replacement and Ankle Arthroscopy.

Minimally invasive hip replacement

Using a small three-inch incision, rather than the normal seven – eight inch incision, orthopaedic surgeons are able to perform hip replacement surgery using a standard prosthesis. Patients benefit from shorter rehabilitation and less pain.

Unicompartmental replacement

The inner (medial) or outer (lateral) knee joint surfaces are replaced with a partial knee replacement through a small three-inch incision. With this procedure, patients experience a faster recovery time and less pain. Additionally, with this type of procedure, ligaments are left intact leaving the patient with a natural feeling knee.

Patellofemoral replacement

Through a small incision, patients with arthritis localized behind the kneecap and with symptoms in the front of the knee are able to receive relief from their discomfort. This is a great option for patients who were either denied treatment or offered a procedure called a patellectomy (removal of the kneecap). It is a much more desirable option than either these or total knee replacement, particularly since most of the patients who are candidates for this are in their 30's and 40's.

Total knee replacement

Traditional total knee replacement is performed through an eight or nine inch incision. Minimally invasive advancements now enable orthopaedic surgeons to perform the surgery through a four or five inch incision. This minimally invasive procedure provides accelerated rehabilitation time and less pain.

Spinal surgery

Standard or "open" surgery calls for large incisions and longer recovery times. However, minimally invasive surgery is performed through small incisions that usually only require a few stitches to close. Utilizing new image guidance systems, KIMS team of highly skilled spine surgeons can insert spinal instruments through one or more half-inch incisions. For patients, the benefits of minimally invasive spinal surgery mean less trauma to the body, less blood loss, smaller surgical scars, reduced need for pain medication after surgery, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker return to daily activities.We currently utilize minimally invasive surgery to perform spinal decompression and spinal fusion.