Approaches Flashcards
1
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describe the posterior approach
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The moore approach is the posterior approach to the hip
Position: lateral with side supports to keep pelvis vertical
Landmarks:PSIS, GT and lateral border of femur
Incision:centred over the posterior aspect of the GT
Superficial: split TFL and gluteus maximus
Deep:
* palpate the sciatic nerve
* stay suture then detach the short external rotators
* leave quadratus femoris - medial femoral circumflex artery
Repair : transosseous capsule and rotator repair
Extension: distally along the lateral femur or proximally to the ilium
2
Q
what is the anterior approach to the hip?
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