Anterior Intrapelvic Modification to the Ilioinguinal Approach

Anterior approaches to the pelvis for acetabular surgery require an intimate knowledge of pelvic anatomy. The utilitarian anterior approach is the ilioinguinal approach. This article will describe a technique for modifying the medial window of the ilioinguinal approach to facilitate intrapelvic visualization and instrumentation not afforded in the original technique as described by Letournel.