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Minimally Invasive and Key Hole Surgery

Keyhole and Minimally Invasive Surgery are techniques where the internal structures of a joint, tendon or other body part are examined for diagnosis and treatment, using very small (3-5 mm) incisions. This is in contrast to an ‘Open’ procedure, involving a much larger incision. During the examination, one or more small incisions are made in the skin through which pencil-sized instruments and a fibre optic camera (arthroscope) are passed. The arthroscope is attached to a high definition monitor which displays the interior of the body as a magnified image.

Mr Gordon is a strong believer that Keyhole and Minimally Invasive Surgery produces excellent results with a faster return to activity than traditional ‘open’ methods and where possible, utilises these techniques. He has undertaken specific training at internationally renowned centres and teaches and lectures on this technique.

Keyhole and Minimally Invasive Surgery is helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions including: