The "swashbuckler": A modified anterior approach for fractures of the distal femur

Adam J. Starr

doi:10.1097/00005131-199902000-00012

The "swashbuckler": A modified anterior approach for fractures of the distal femur

Adam J. Starr

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Abstract

A modified anterior approach to the distal femur is presented. The approach allows surgical exposure of the entire articular surface of the distal femur. The quadriceps muscle bellies are spared during the approach. The skin incision used will not interfere with subsequent total knee arthroplasty, if post-traumatic arthritis develops and arthroplasty is necessary.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	138-140
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of orthopaedic trauma
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00005131-199902000-00012
State	Published - Jan 1 1998

Keywords

Distal femur
Surgical exposures

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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