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Tibia - Anterior Approach

Tibia - anterior approach

* position - supine & tourniquet

* incision - longitudinal incision 1 cm lat. to ant. border of tibia

* no internervous plane

* dissection
- elevate skin flaps
- incise periosteum
- elevate to expose either med. surface or lat. surface of tibia

* dangers
- long saphenous vein - runs along med. side of calf
- skin flaps must be closed meticulously to avoid infection

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