THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP

I. D. Learmonth; P. E. Allen

doi:10.1302/0301-620X.78B4.0780559

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THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP

I. D. Learmonth
P. E. Allen

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THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP

Learmonth ID, Allen PE. THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1996;78-B(4):559-561. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.78B4.0780559

Learmonth, I. D., and P. E. Allen. “THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP.” The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume, vol. 78-B, no. 4, 1996, pp. 559-561., https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.78B4.0780559

Learmonth, I. D., & Allen, P. E. (1996). THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume, 78-B(4), 559-561. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.78B4.0780559

Learmonth, I. D. and Allen, P. E. (1996) “THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP.” The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume, 78-B(4), pp. 559-561. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.78B4.0780559

Learmonth, I. D., and P. E. Allen. “THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP.” The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume 78-B, no. 4 (1996): 559-561. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.78B4.0780559

Learmonth ID, Allen PE. THE OMEGA LATERAL APPROACH TO THE HIP. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1996 Jul 1;78-B(4):559-561. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.78B4.0780559

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Abstract

We describe a modified lateral approach to the hip which exploits the functional continuity of gluteus medius and vastus lateralis and their dense crescentic attachment to the greater trochanter. The gluteus medius is not incised or split, but is detached and mobilised with gluteus minimus as one unit. This facilitates reattachment of the glutei and helps to preserve abductor function.

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