Approach to radius - lateral incision

Question 1

Incision centered over lateral edge of radius from radial head to distal end of bone

Incise the fascia along the cranial border of the common digital extensor

Answer 1

Question 2

Caudal retration:
- common digital extensor
- lateral digital extensor

-> Lateral shaft of radius

!! Incision of abductor pollicis longus insertion –>
Better caudolateral exposure

Answer 2