MIPO
Pronunciation: MY-po
Also written as: MIPO — Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis: surgical technique using small incisions to minimize soft tissue damage.
Full Definition
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) is a surgical approach that uses small, strategic incisions to insert and position plates while preserving the soft tissue envelope around the fracture. This technique relies on indirect reduction methods and fluoroscopic guidance rather than direct visualization of the fracture. MIPO aims to maintain biological healing environment while achieving stable fixation, particularly beneficial for diaphyseal and metaphyseal fractures where anatomical reduction is less critical than restoration of length, alignment, and rotation.
Usage
Usage note: Emphasizes tissue preservation over direct reduction; specify imaging guidance used.
In Context
- "MIPO technique was used for the tibial shaft fracture to preserve periosteal blood supply." — Operative technique description
- "The MIPO approach resulted in excellent healing with minimal soft tissue complications." — Follow-up assessment