Iliofemoral Approach AO Foundation

Description: The iliofemoral approach and the approach named after Smith-Peterson share a similar skin incision but differ markedly in the deep exposure provided.
Access - This approach provides access to the iliac crest and the entire internal iliac fossa. The fossa exposure incorporates full visualization of the anterior aspect of the sacroiliac joint, if needed. The medial limit of the exposure is expanded medially to the iliopectineal eminence when the ipsilateral limb is prepped free and the hip can be flexed to 60-90 degrees and adducted. This approach also provides digital and limited visual access to the quadrilateral surface and greater sciatic notch.