Approaches Hip Approaches Hip approaches section contains all the operative approaches used to access the hip joint. Learn Orthopedic Approaches. Ankle Approaches Elbow Approaches Femur Approaches Foot Approaches Forearm Approaches Hip Approaches Humerus Approaches Knee Approaches Pelvis Approaches Shoulder Approaches Tibia and Fibula Approaches Wrist & Hand Approaches All Content Ilioinguinal Approach to Acetabulum The ilioinguinal approach to acetabulum allows exposure of the inner surface of the pelvis from the sacroiliac joint... Read... Anterior Approach to Hip Joint The anterior approach to hip joint, also known as the Smith-Petersen approach, gives safe access to the hip joint... Read... Hardinge Approach Hardinge Approach to Hip Joint (or Hip Direct Lateral Approach) allows excellent exposure to the hip joint for joint... Read... Posterior Approach to Hip The posterior approach to hip joint (also known as Southern Moore Approach) is the most common and practical... Read... Anterolateral Approach to Hip Joint Anterolateral approach to hip joint (Watson-Jones approach) combines an excellent exposure of the acetabulum with safety during reaming... Read... Medial Approach to Hip Joint The medial approach to hip, attributed to Ludloff, was originally designed for surgery on flexed, abducted, and externally... Read... Posterior Approach to Acetabulum (Kocher-Langenbeck) The posterior approach to acetabulum or as called (Kocher-Langenbeck approach) gives access to the posterior wall of the... Read...