In emergency and urgent conditions, far from the comfort zone of elective surgery, it is crucial to select the surgical approach based on the type and location of the injury. This choice can make the difference between the success and failure of the procedure. However, making quick decisions is not enough: it is essential to understand the muscles, vessels, and nerves in their topographical relations in order to perform surgery with full respect for the patient’s anatomy, preserving soft tissues and vascularization while avoiding iatrogenic injuries.

Surgical Approaches in...