Hip approaches

Hip approaches

There are a variety of approaches used to reach the hip depending on indication.

This may be

  • Fracture fixation
  • Arthroplasty
  • Infection

Anterior (Smith-Peterson) approach to the hip

Hardinge approach

Watson-Jones approach to the hip

Posterior approach to the hip

This is not an exhaustive list but includes the common approaches discussed in the exam.

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