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The recommended approach for draining a hip is anterior or medial to avoid the posterior vessels and to avoid leaving an open posterior capsule because this is the direction the hip will dislocate and this approach is felt to increase the risk of dislocation. The only indication for a posterior approach is for a surgeon who is not familiar with any other approach, it is better to drain a hip posterior than not drain it.


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