The decision to treat a femoral head fracture conservatively or surgically is the subject of ongoing debate. Several surgical approaches have been proposed for the open reduction and internal fixation of femoral head fractures. To our knowledge, fixation through a minimally invasive medial approach has not been described until now. The novel medial hip approach passes between the adductor muscle bellies posteriorly and their aponeuroses anteriorly. It provides direct access to the fracture site and allows for fixation by compression, without needing to dislocate the hip or detach the muscles. Any loose bodies in the joint that cannot be fixed can also be removed during the procedure. These features make the medial hip approach a clinically-relevant treatment option for the surgical management of femoral head fractures.
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