Musculoskeletal Key

Medial Approach to the Plantar Fascia This approach is used for release of the medial band of the plantar fascia. The main neurovascular bundle to the foot could be endangered…

Lateral Approach to the Os Peroneum This approach is used primarily for resection of the base of the fifth metatarsal or for removal of the os peroneum. The peroneal tendons…

Posteromedial, Posterolateral, and Posterior Midline Approaches for Excision of Calcaneal Exostosis (Haglund’s Deformity) These approaches are used for the removal of a Haglund’s deformity (“pump bumps”). This deformity may occur…

Lateral Approach for Osteotomy of the Calcaneus (Vertical Portion of the Calcaneal Incision) This approach is used for calcaneal osteotomies in cases in which the calcaneal fracture has healed and…

Lateral Approach to the Calcaneus The lateral approach to the calcaneus is primarily used for open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal fractures. Such fractures are always associated with significant…

Posterolateral Approach to the Posterior Talus The posterolateral approach is used to treat pathology of the posterior aspect of the talus and ankle joint. It is well suited for open…

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…

Direct Lateral Approach to the Lateral Process of Talus The lateral approach to the lateral process of talus exposes the posterior facet of the talocalcaneal joint. Because the exposure is…

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….