The lateral minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) approach combines a short version of the open lateral approach to the distal femur, a minimally invasive approach to the midshaft or, proximal femoral region, and small 1.0 – 1.5 cm wide stab incisions.

Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) A mechanism of achieving plate fixation of a fracture though limited soft tissue windows with a goal of preserving fracture site biology to improve healing

MIPO is a reliable method of treatment for distal tibial fractures; it provides a high union rate and good functional outcome with minimal soft tissue complications. Skin impingement remains a common complication with MIPO, but this can be solved by timely plate removal.

Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) is a satisfactory and appealing alternative surgical option for a wide variety of fractures, with more studies needed to establish its widespread clinical utility.

Oct 23, 2023 · The MIPO method aims to subcutaneously advance the plate from the distal to the proximal fracture site after indirect reduction without touching the tissues in the fracture area, aiming at osteosynthesis with screws from the proximal and distal fracture, thus protecting the periosteum and blood supply [8, 9].

In this procedure, MIPO of a generic fracture of the middle third of the tibia is shown. Throughout this section, generic fracture patterns are illustrated as: In pediatric shaft fractures, MIPO is …

Jan 1, 2021 · The MIPO approach has evolved in the last 30 years to an established, safe and reproducible technique which enriched the surgical portfolio of fracture treatment especially in complex long bone fractures, where nailing is not possible.

This review aims to describe the scientific path of MIPO from the very beginning to where it stands in current day times; study the pattern and contributing factors influencing its global spread.

Jun 15, 2016 · Fixation without opening the fracture site, known as minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO), has recently become prevalent. This study has been designed to assess the outcomes of this treatment for tibial and femoral comminuted fractures.

Sep 9, 2011 · MIPO can be structured in 4 steps or techniques: MIPO technique with proximal and distal incisions. It was described by Wenda (Wenda et al., 1997) that have used a femoral limited lateral approach, proximally and distally from the fracture site, with plate insertion beneath the vastus lateralis;