Surgical Approaches
A basic science examiner asks you to describe the Hardinge direct lateral approach to the hip. They show you an anatomical diagram highlighting the gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata muscles and ask about the internervous plane and structures at risk. They note that this approach accounts for approximately 40% of primary THA in Australia. Regarding the Hardinge direct lateral approach:
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
There is no true internervous plane in the Hardinge approach; both tensor fascia lata and gluteus me...
The superior gluteal nerve exits the pelvis approximately 5cm proximal to the tip of the greater tro...
The Hardinge approach has a higher dislocation rate than the posterior approach; the true internervo...
Meticulous gluteus medius repair back to the greater trochanter using non-absorbable suture is the m...
The direct lateral approach has a lower dislocation rate (3%) compared to the posterior approach (5-...
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option