Ilioinguinal Approach
A 42-year-old male sustains a high-energy pelvic injury in a motorcycle accident. CT scan reveals an anterior column acetabular fracture with associated pubic ramus involvement. An ilioinguinal approach is planned for open reduction and internal fixation. The surgeon reviews the surgical anatomy with the registrar. Regarding the ilioinguinal approach and its three windows:
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The lateral (iliac) window is located between the external iliac vessels medially and the iliopsoas ...
The middle window is located between the iliopsoas muscle and femoral nerve laterally and the extern...
The medial window is located between the external iliac/femoral vessels laterally and the rectus abd...
The ilioinguinal approach provides excellent visualization of the posterior column and posterior wal...
The ilioinguinal approach was described by Letournel; indications include anterior column, anterior ...
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