# Orthopedic Surgical Approaches

> Surgical Approaches in Orthopedic Surgery.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ortho.approach](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ortho.approach)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ortho.approach`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Orthofixar - Medical Applications & Tools
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 28,256
- **Rating:** 3.87 / 5 (577 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-03
- **First published:** 2020-12-08
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ortho.approach)
- **Website:** [https://orthofixar.com/approach](https://orthofixar.com/approach)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://orthofixar.com/free-apps-privacy-policy/](https://orthofixar.com/free-apps-privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Orthopedic Surgical Approaches** is a user-friendly Chrome extension delivering a comprehensive guide to operative surgical techniques in orthopedic surgery. It categorizes surgical approaches by anatomical regions including shoulder, humerus, elbow, forearm, wrist & hand, pelvis & hip, femur, knee, tibia & fibula, and ankle & foot.

Each approach features detailed sections: indications, internervous planes, anatomical landmarks, surgical incisions, superficial and deep dissections, approach extensions, and risk considerations. The app supports offline access, searchable interface, and allows users to suggest additional approaches. Images are available in the PRO version. Ideal for orthopedic surgeons and students seeking accessible, structured operative reference materials.

## Rankings

- #378,891 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.ortho.approach.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.ortho.approach.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users find the app clear, concise, and helpful for quick orthopedic surgical approach reviews, benefiting both students and professionals. It is praised for simplicity and useful diagrams. However, multiple users note the absence of illustrating photos in recent versions, excessive ads, and reliance on copied images from other sources, which reduce app quality. There is a shared desire for richer, original anatomical illustrations to enhance learning.

### Pros

- Clear, concise, and well-explained information making it helpful for quick surgical approach reviews.
- Easy to use with simple and brief discussions beneficial for students and orthopedic residents.
- Useful for educational purposes, aiding both professionals and students in orthopedic surgery.
- Contains good diagrams and some anatomical illustrations supporting understanding.

### Cons

- Removal of illustrating photos in recent versions diminished app's usefulness.
- Excessive advertisements detract from the user experience and should be limited.
- Many images appear to be copied from other sources (e.g., Orthobullets), lacking originality.
- Lack of detailed medical illustrations depicting incisions and vital structures, limiting educational value.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ortho.approach)