Hip implant
Subcutaneous
tissue
Dermis
Tensor
fasciae latae
Rectus
femoris
muscle
Acetabulum
(reamed)
Anterior
capsule
Posterior
capsule
Inferior
capsule
Superior
capsule
Path of Needle Delivering Local Analgesic
Infiltration Insertion
Lateral view of deep infiltrations, left hip (step 1)
Lateral view of superficial infiltrations, left hip (step 2 & 3)
Figure 2. THA Anterior Approach
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