Ilioinguinal Approach to Acetabulum | 3 Windows | DNB Orthopaedics Practical & Table Viva

ILIOINGUINAL APPROACH TO ACETABULUM 🦴 | DNB ORTHOPAEDICS PRACTICAL & TABLE VIVA The Ilioinguinal approach is a classic anterior approach to the acetabulum and pelvis. One of its most important features is the use of *three surgical windows* for exposure of the anterior column and pelvic brim. This video covers the important points required for DNB Orthopaedics practical examinations, OSCE and table viva. 📌 *TOPICS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO* 1. Introduction and anatomical region 2. Indications of the Ilioinguinal approach 3. Patient positioning 4. Surface landmarks 5. Skin incision 6. The three surgical windows 7. First window — Iliac wing and internal iliac fossa 8. Second window — Iliopsoas and femoral neurovascular bundle 9. Third window — Superior pubic ramus and retropubic region 10. Muscle handling and surgical dissection 11. Structures at risk 12. Exposure obtained 13. Advantages and limitations 14. Complications 15. Ilioinguinal vs Modified Stoppa approach 16. Important DNB Orthopaedics viva questions 17. Quick practical revision points ⭐ *HIGH-YIELD VIVA POINTS* • Ilioinguinal approach = anterior approach to the acetabulum and pelvis. • The approach is classically described using three windows. • The lateral window provides access to the iliac fossa and iliac wing. • The middle window provides access to the pelvic brim and anterior column region. • The medial window provides access to the superior pubic ramus and anterior pelvic ring. • Important structures at risk include the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, femoral nerve, femoral vessels and obturator neurovascular structures, depending on the window and dissection. 🔥 *EXAMINER'S FAVOURITE QUESTION* What is the difference between the Ilioinguinal approach and the Modified Stoppa approach? The Ilioinguinal approach uses three windows through an anterior extrapelvic exposure, whereas the Modified Stoppa approach uses an intrapelvic route and provides direct access to the quadrilateral plate and medial acetabulum. 🎯 *WHO SHOULD WATCH?* • DNB Orthopaedics residents • Orthopaedic postgraduate trainees • Candidates preparing for practical examinations • Residents preparing for table viva and OSCE If you find this video useful, LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE for more DNB Orthopaedics practical, viva and surgical approach revision videos. #DNBOrthopaedics #IlioinguinalApproach #Acetabulum #AcetabularFracture #ModifiedStoppa #OrthopaedicViva #DNBPractical #TableViva #OSCE #OrthopaedicSurgery #MedicalEducation