This is a short educational presentation fresh junior registrars in orthopaedics covering general principles of surgical approaches in orthopaedics. The presentation gives brief idea of surgical principles to be followed while preparing for general orthopedic surgeries.

1. Dr. A.MOHAN KRISHNA
M.S.ORTHO, MCh ORTH(U.K)
Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon ,
Trauma, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty
Surgeon
Apollo hospitals, Hyderabad
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at
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6. Hyderabad airport to Apollo hospitalHyderabad airport to Apollo hospital

11. Approaches to the Limbs

13. Approaches to the Limbs

14. -Limb Surgeries – Use tourniquet
- Blood less field,
- Easy identification of structures
- Proper application prior to
scrubbing and draping should be
ensued
-Limb Surgeries – Use tourniquet
- Blood less field,
- Easy identification of structures
- Proper application prior to
scrubbing and draping should be
ensued

16. -Plan the surgical approach.
-Palpate bony points and anatomical borders and mark with
marking pen
-If necessary outline bony prominences.

28. Dr.A.MOHAN KRISHNA
M.S.Ortho., MCh Ortho(U.K).,
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Apollo Hospitals,
Hyderabad.
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