surgical approaches

Approaches

Ankle

- anterior

- anterolateral

- posterolateral

Hindfoot

- lateral

- Ollier's

Anterior approach to Ankle

Concept

Between EHL and EDL

Indications 

- drainage of ankle joint

- ankle arthrodesis

- ORIF tibial plafond

- removal of loose bodies

Approach

Position 

Approaches

Medial Parapatellar

Medial

Lateral

Posterior

Modified Posterior

Medial Parapatellar Approach

Indications

Synovectomy 

Patellectomy 

TKR

Technique

Options

Anterior

- thoracotomy

- thoracoabdominal

- abdominal

Posterior

Anterior Approaches

C2 - T2

- anterior cervical approach

- may have to split manubrium / sternotomy for lowest levels

T3 - T7

- thoracotomy

- patient on side left side up to avoid veins