Applied anatomy of modified anterolateral approach for type C fractures of the distal femur

JIA Song, DAI Min, ZHANG Bin, DAI Jiang-Hua, NIE Chao, QIU Beng

Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2013, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (4) : 376-378.

Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2013, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (4) : 376-378.

Applied anatomy of modified anterolateral approach for type C fractures of the distal femur

  • LUO Song1,  DAI Min1,  ZHANG Bin1,  DAI Jiang-hua2,  NIE Tao1,  QIU Ping1
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Abstract

Objective To provide anatomic basis for treating type C fractures of the distal femur by the modified anterolateral approach of the thigh.   Methods    Main anterolateral muscles, ligaments were observed on 12 lower limbs of adult cadavers; the modified anterolateral approach was used, and the vessels and nerves related to the posterolateral approach were measured. Results The modified anterolateral approach could fully expose the distal femur without risk of injuring the important nerves and vessels. What's more, it did not affectthe iliotibial band and could attenuate the damage to the quadriceps femoris, which could effectivelyprotectthe extensor mechanism of the knee joint. Conclusions The treatment of the fracture of the distal femur by the modified anterolateral approach is safe, less traumatic and  and greater in exposure.it is worth of further promotion.

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Type C fractures of the distal femur / Operative approaches / Applied anatomy

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JIA Song, DAI Min, ZHANG Bin, DAI Jiang-Hua, NIE Chao, QIU Beng. Applied anatomy of modified anterolateral approach for type C fractures of the distal femur[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2013, 31(4): 376-378

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