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- Smith Petersen improved & revived the anterior iliofemoral approach;
- entire ilium and hip joint can be reached thru iliac part of incision;
- with this approach there is a need for extensive detachment of tendinous insertions & retraction of muscle, with ...

Discussion: - major problems with the Watson Jones technique are dealing w/ gluteus medius & minimus, which lie over anteior capsule and must be damaged or cut to obtain adequate exposure; - original Charnely technique...

Notes on finger tip injuries and hand surgery approaches
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

The anatomy of the hand is complex, intricate, and fascinating. Its integrity is absolutely essential for our everyday functional living. Our hands may be affected by many disorders, most commonly traumatic injury. For any physician or therapist treating hand problems, the mastery of such anatomy is fundamental in order to...

in direct lateral approach, a curvilear split is made thru the anterior portion of the gluteus medius and vastus muscles,in order to gain access to the anterior face of the hip joint;
- this approach allows a rather...

Disscussion:
- optimal age for the medial approach:
- is of more value in the child younger than 18 months but older than 7 months;
...

S shaped skin incision is made, extending along the posterior border of biceps and its tendon on the upper lateral side of popliteal fossa, then transversely across the fossa and finally ...

by R. CALANDRUCCIO In: Atlas of Orthopaedic Surgery Volume 3 Lower Extremity; Editors: Laurin, CA, Riley Jr. LH, Roy-Camille R
Surgical approaches to the hip may be classified as:
— anterior;
— anterolateral;
— lateral;
— posterior;
— medial;
— lateral subtrochanteric and proximal femoral shaft.

by M. HOHL In: Atlas of Orthopaedic Surgery Volume 3 Lower Extremity 1991
A surgeon should be familiar with several approaches to the knee region since each exposure has advantages and disadvantages. Adequate exposure, a minimum of retraction and intraoperative X-rays are important. Current techniques recommend early mobilization of the knee which...

Stepwise illustrated account of Posterior or Posterolateral approach to the hip joint for joint replacement.
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics