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Anterior intrapelvic modification to the ilioinguinal approach
Jennifer E Hagen1, Brian M Weatherford, Jason W Nascone
1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Abstract:
Anterior approaches to the pelvis for acetabular surgery require an intimate knowledge of pelvic anatomy. The utilitarian anterior approach is the ilioinguinal approach. This article will describe a technique for modifying the medial window of the ilioinguinal approach to facilitate intrapelvic visualization and instrumentation not afforded in the original technique as described by Letournel.
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