Introduction The extended iliofemoral approach exposes the entire lateral innominate bone Indications Transtectal transverse fracture with roof impaction Transverse with posterior wall fractures T-type fractures, especially with posterior wall involvement T-type fractures with pubic symphysis dislocation Both-column fractures with posterior wall or posterior column comminution, sacroiliac joint involvement, or very high posterior column involvement Delayed fixation of both column, T-type, or transverse + posterior wall fractures (typically > 3 weeks) Malunion/nonunion/deformity correction surgeries Preparation Position lateral decubitus positioning is utilized in this approach. Approach Incision the incision is carried along the iliac crest starting from the PSIS and running anteriorly to the ASIS it is then continued down from the ASIS in line with the posterior femur Superficial dissection separate the abdominal musculature from the gluteal musculature at the iliac crest. develop the interval between the sartorius and tensor fasciae latae. retract the tensor laterally and dissect through the fascia lata distal to the muscle (longitudinally). elevate the tensor fasciae latae from the ASIS. Deep dissection dissect gluteal muscles off iliac crest subperiosteally dissect the gluteal muscles off the iliac crest from anterior to posterior and cephalad to caudad. continue the elevation until the PSIS and greater sciatic notch are encountered. the lateral branches of the anterior femoral circumflex vessels must be ligated to further retract the tensor and fascia lata laterally. elevate the direct head of the rectus femoris from the pelvis as well as the gluteus minimus (off the proximal femur). sequentially tag and resect the insertions of the gluteus medius/minimus piriformis conjoint tendon (superior and inferior gemelli/obturator internus) Take care to protect the superior gluteal artery and nerve as well as the sciatic nerve. release hip capsule, if not injured. access to the internal iliac fossa may be obtained inferiorly by releasing the indirect head of the rectus femorus and superiorly by releasing the abdominal musculature off the iliac wing and elevating the iliacus from the internal fossa. elevating the abdominal musculature from the iliac crest and iliacus from the internal fossa in this approach will completely devitalize the wing. This aspect of the approach should be used on a very limited basis. Wound closure 3 drains are placed before closure, one along the posterior column, another in the distal portion of the incision, and a third in the internal iliac fossa order of wound closure/repair: hip capsule, external rotators gluteus medius, must be fixed anatomically and with strong sutures gluteus minimus rectus femoris origin with transosseous sutures, knee extension facilitates this repair sartorius and abdominal muscles if taken down fascia, subcutaneous layers, and skin Dangers & Complications Heterotopic Ossification highest rate of heterotopic bone formation of all pelvic approaches Extended patient recovery period Permanent hip abductor weakness is expected Iatrogenic injury structures at risk superior gluteal artery and vein sciatic nerve lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (lateral branches always transected) perforating branches of the femoral artery
QUESTIONS 1 of 3 1 2 3 Previous Next (OBQ18.198) A 42-year-old male is involved in an MVC and sustains an acetabular fracture. Surgical intervention through an extended iliofemoral approach is planned. Which of the following statements regarding this approach is true? QID: 213094 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 It is associated with the highest risk of heterotopic ossification (HO) compared to the other pelvic approaches 71% (1661/2355) 2 It is performed through the interval between the tensor fascia lata (TFL) and gluteus maximus 6% (134/2355) 3 It is performed with the patient in a supine position 16% (380/2355) 4 Permanent hip abductor weakness is a rare complication 2% (57/2355) 5 It places the obturator nerve at risk 4% (84/2355) N/A Question Complexity A Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 1 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic (OBQ12.271) A 32-year-old male sustains a complex both-column acetabular fracture and the operating surgeon decides to utilize an extended iliofemoral approach. The patient should be counseled that as compared with other surgical approaches to the acetabulum, the extended iliofemoral approach has the highest rate of which of the following? QID: 4631 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 Fracture union 1% (39/5265) 2 Malunion 1% (35/5265) 3 Pudendal nerve palsy 7% (392/5265) 4 Corona mortis injury 9% (489/5265) 5 Heterotopic ossification 81% (4286/5265) L 2 Question Complexity B Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 5 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic (OBQ04.52) The approach shown in Figure A is most indicated for which of the following acute fracture patterns? QID: 1382 FIGURES: A Type & Select Correct Answer 1 Comminuted posterior wall fracture 1% (22/2520) 2 Posterior wall and posterior column fracture 13% (340/2520) 3 Transtectal transverse fracture with impacted roof 36% (910/2520) 4 Anterior column and posterior hemitransverse fracture 48% (1213/2520) 5 Simple posterior wall fracture 1% (24/2520) L 4 Question Complexity A Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 3 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic
All Videos (1) Podcasts (1) Login to View Community Videos Login to View Community Videos Transtectal T shaped fracture through the extended iliofemoral approach Derek W. Moore Approaches - Extensile (extended iliofemoral) Approach to Acetabulum B 2/5/2015 711 views 5.0 (3) Approaches | Extensile (extended iliofemoral) Approach to Acetabulum Approaches - Extensile (extended iliofemoral) Approach to Acetabulum Listen Now 13:47 min 4/28/2021 63 plays 0.0 (0)