THR: Posterolateral Approach – Discussion
– Discussion: – Anterior Capsule: – a curved retractor is passed anterior to the anteior capsule and superior to psoas major tendon; – retract femur anteriorly w/ a bone hook to keep capsule under tension; – if sig flexion contracture is present before hip is dislocated, note tight structures capsule & insertions of rectus femoris & sartorius) & incise them … Read more