Atlas of Orthopaedic Surgical Approaches to the Lower Limbs

Enriched by original anatomical artworks this atlas comprehensively presents the diverse orthopaedic approaches to lower limb surgery. Combining clear visual information with a consistent and concise structure, including tips, tricks and pitfalls, this manual presents all the most used approaches in orthopaedic prosthetic surgery and traumatology. Ranging from the hip to the ankle each chapter includes a clear presentation of the joint’ s anatomy, with particular emphasis on vessels, nerves and other relevant anatomic structures. Beautiful water-colour illustrations realized by one of the authors accompany the reader step-by-step through each of the approaches described. This atlas offers a timely and up-to-date resource for both practicing and fellow orthopaedic surgeons with an interest in lower limb surgery. Preface Acknowledgements Contents Part I: Hip and Femur 1: Anatomy of the Hip 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Muscles 1.2.1 Anterior View 1.2.2 Lateral View 1.2.3 Posterior View 1.3 Nerves 1.3.1 Anterior View 1.3.2 Posterior View 1.4 Arteries 1.4.1 Anterior View 1.4.2 Posterior View 2: Anterolateral Approach to the Hip: Watson-Jones 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 2.3 Structures at Risk 3: Anterior Approach to the Hip: Smith-Petersen 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 3.3 Structures at Risk 4: Direct Lateral Approach to the Hip: Hardinge 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 4.3 Structure at Risk 5: Posterolateral Approach to the Hip: Moore 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 5.3 Structures at Risk 6: Lateral Approach to the Femur 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 6.3 Structure at Risk 7: Lateral Distal Approach to the Femur 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 7.3 Structure at Risk Part II: Knee 8: Anatomy of the Knee 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Ligaments 8.2.1 Anterior View 8.2.2 Posterior View 8.3 Nerves 8.3.1 Anterior View 8.3.2 Posterior View 8.4 Arteries 8.4.1 Anterior View 8.4.2 Posterior View 9: Posterior Approach to the Knee 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 9.3 Structures at Risk 10: Parapatellar Medial Approach to the Knee 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 10.3 Structures at Risk 11: Parapatellar Lateral Approach to the Knee 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 11.3 Structures at Risk 12: Hamstring Harvest 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 12.3 Structures at Risk 13: Posteromedial Proximal Approach to the Tibia 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 13.3 Structures at Risk 14: Lateral Proximal Approach to the Tibia 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 14.3 Structures at Risk Part III: Tibia and Fibula 15: Anatomy of the Leg 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Muscles 15.2.1 Anterior View 15.2.2 Lateral View 15.2.3 Medial View 15.2.4 Posterior View 15.3 Nerves 15.3.1 Anterior View 15.3.2 Posterior View 15.4 Arteries 15.4.1 Anterior view 15.4.2 Posterior view 16: Anteromedial Approach to the Leg 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 16.3 Structures at Risk 17: Anterolateral Distal Approach to the Leg 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 17.3 Structures at Risk 18: Posterolateral Distal Approach to the Leg 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 18.3 Structures at Risk Part IV: Ankle 19: Anatomy of the Ankle 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Lateral View 19.3 Medial View 20: Lateral Approach to the Ankle 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 20.3 Structures at Risk 21: Medial Approach to the Ankle 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 21.3 Structures at Risk 22: Posterolateral Approach to the Ankle 22.1 Introduction 22.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 22.3 Structure at Risk 23: Achilles Tendon Approach 23.1 Introduction 23.2 Step-by-Step Procedure 23.3 Structures at Risk References