SpletConclusion Swashbuckler approach offers itself as a viable option in cases of distal femur fractures, especially in AO type C. The quadriceps sparing approach provides excellent/good outcomes... SpletWe present here a case of unilateral bicondylar Hoffa fracture that presented in our emergency department and was managed with open reduction and internal fixation by lateral parapatellar arthrotomy using the swashbuckler approach with satisfactory results. Publication types Case Reports MeSH terms
Swashbuckler approach for distal femur fractures: A systematic …
SpletApproach For lateral Hoffa injuries, the Swashbuckler approach or the Gerdytubercle osteotomy approach is used. For medial Hoffa injuries, the internervous medial approach is used. 3. Reduction Reduce the fracture using a small ball-spiked pusher and secure it temporarily with a K-wires. Splet01. jun. 2013 · The patient was treated with open reduction and internal fixation using swashbuckler (modified anterior) approach. Union occurred within 3 months and at final followup (at 18 months) the patient had a good clinical outcome. The possible mechanism of injury is discussed. Download to read the full article text References medplus health wiki
Swashbuckler approach for distal femur fractures: A systematic …
SpletSwashbuckler approach to the distal femur This content is in production. Meanwhile, details for this approach can be found in the following article: Starr A, Jones A, Reinert C: The “Swashbuckler”: A Modified Anterior Approach for Fractures of the Distal Femur. J … Splet21. apr. 2024 · Swashbuckler approach to distal femur. By Dr L. Prakash IAOS Indian Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 25.3K subscribers Subscribe 407 Save 62K views 5 years ago Notice Age-restricted video … SpletMethods: The original "swashbuckler" surgical approach was modified in order to obtain a better visualization of the lateral and medial femoral condyles without affecting the knee extensor mechanism and the anastomotic arterial supply of the patella. medplus highland