For years, minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques in total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been heavily marketed, reportedly offering advantages like shorter hospital stays and more rapid rehabilitation.
As a result, patients often fixate on the specific type of incision, whether it’s a two-incision, mini-posterior, or mini-anterolateral approach, believing the surgical cut itself is the key to getting their life back quickly. But as someone who relies on evidence over marketing, I knew we needed to look closer.
