Musculoskeletal Key

Posteromedial Approach to the Posterior Process of the Talus The posteromedial approach to the ankle joint is used for exploration of the soft tissues that run around the back of…

Anteromedial Approach to the Talar Neck The anteromedial approach to the talar neck offers an excellent view of the medial side of the talar neck. It also permits inspection of…

Anterolateral Approach to the Talar Neck The full extent of the anterolateral approach to the ankle allows exposure not only of the ankle joint but also of the talar neck….

Lateral Approach to the Posterior Talocalcaneal Joint The lateral approach to the posterior talocalcaneal joint exposes the posterior facet of the talocalcaneal joint more extensively than does the anterolateral approach….

Lateral Approach to the Hindfoot (Posterior Part of Grice) The lateral approach to the hindfoot is used mainly to provide excellent exposure of the peroneal tubercle. It also gives access…

Lateral Approach to the Hind Part of the Foot The lateral approach provides excellent exposure of the talocalcaneonavicular, posterior talocalcaneal, and calcaneocuboid joints. It permits arthrodesis of any or all…

Anterolateral Approach to the Ankle and Hind Part of the Foot The full extent of the anterolateral approach to the ankle and hind part of the foot allows exposure not…

Lateral Approach to the Lateral Malleolus The approach to the lateral malleolus is used primarily for open reduction and internal fixation of lateral malleolar fractures. It also offers access to…

Posterolateral Approach to the Ankle The posterolateral approach is used to treat conditions of the posterior aspect of the distal tibia and ankle joint. It is well suited for open…

Posteromedial Approach to the Ankle The posteromedial approach to the ankle joint is routinely used for exploring the soft tissues that run around the back of the medial malleolus. This…