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Guillaume David1, Claude H Sagi, Pierre Guy
1From the University Hospital of Angers, France (David), the University of Cincinnati (Sagi), the University of British Columbia (Guy), and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO (Mauffrey).
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The anterior intrapelvic (AIP) approach has become a standard technique for the fixation of acetabular fractures. While the critical steps for performing the AIP approach are well described in the literature, a comprehensive overview of the anatomical structures at risk remains limited. This review aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the AIP approach with a focus on the historically "nonorthopaedic" surgical anatomy and associated risks. Ultimately, this knowledge empowers orthopaedic trauma surgeons to perform acetabular surgery with improved exposure, safety, and confidence.
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