Indications
Discuss indications and more general concerns.
Preoperative Planning
Material to be reviewed and conditions to be addressed before surgery. Include any exams preformed under anesthesia
Positioning
Describe and provide OR photos to illustrate positioning
Approach
Consider the various approaches. Provide links to relevant anatomy and surgical approaches.
Techniques
Step by step description to illustrate surgical technique
Pearls and Pitfalls
Tips and problems to avoid
Postoperative Care
Include immediate postoperative care and rehabilitation
Outcome
Include functional and prosthetic survivorship data as applicable
Complications
Include overview of complications
References
Include limited reference list
Last Updated on June 27, 2024
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