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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...

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,...

The ilioinguinal approach was developed by Emile Letournel based on cadaveric dissections to provide anterior access for fractures of the acetabulum. It provides exposure of the inner aspect of the innominate bone from the sacroiliac joint to the pubic symphysis. The surgical exposure requires development of three wound intervals. Mobilization of the...

The Kocher-Langenbeck approach is a nonextensile approach to the posterior acetabular column.
It allows direct visualization of the dorsocranial part of the acetabulum either through the fracture gap or after capsulotomy.

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

OrthoBullets section on surgical approaches. Topics are displayed in the left hand panel. Initial topic is the Anterior approach to the Cervical Spine

Indications:
- Distal Third Humeral Fractures:
- Humeral Mid-Shaft Frx are also amenable to the posterior approach if the formal approach is modified
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

indicated from frx of the scapula, esp when the pathology is posterior
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

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 ...

- Anterolateral Approach
- Kocher approach:
- Posterolateral Approach to the Ankle: (Gatellier and Chastang)
- Medial Approach to the Ankle;
- Anterior Approach:
- Lateral Approach to the Ankle;
- Posterior Approach to the Ankle:

Notes on the anterior and posterior approaches with description of the surgical anatomy of the suprascapular nerve
Archive copy last posted 2006

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