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PreviousTrochanter Flip Extension
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Description: The trochanter flip (digastric trochanteric osteotomy) can be used to extend the exposure of the Kocher-Langenbeck approach superiorly and anteriorly.
When full exposure of the inferior portion of the posterior column is not required, this trochanteric flip osteotomy can be utilized as well with the Gibson approach.
This exposure can be combined with a surgical dislocation of the hip in more complex injury patterns.
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Not Available
Institution: AO Foundation
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Procedures: Approaches
- - OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Pelvic Fractures
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Added: Tue Nov 02 2010