TY - ADVS AU - Gorczyca,John T. ED - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons TI - Selective exposures in orthopaedic surgery: the pelvis SN - 0892033428 PY - 2005/// CY - Rosemont, Ill. PB - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons KW - Pelvis KW - surgery KW - Orthopedic Procedures KW - methods N1 - Anatomy of the pelvis -- Anterior exposures -- Posterior Exposures -- Lateral exposure N2 - Enables the participant to recognize the architecture of the pelvis, this includes the osseous ligamentous, neurologic, vascular, and muscular anatomy; to evaluate how to safely expose pelvic structures using various approaches; to apply techniques for placement of retractors, clamps and surgical implants; to locate, visualize, isolate, tag, retract, and protect the neurovascular structures encountered with each exposure; to understand the indications for each surgical exposure; to anticipate and avoid the operative pitfalls present in each exposure; and to comprehend the principles and details of pelvic wound closure ER -