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Fig. 5 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 5

From: The anatomical features of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve with total hip arthroplasty: a comparative study of direct anterior and anterolateral supine approaches

Fig. 5

Schematic diagram of variations in the LFCN. a The classical type crossed the DAA and ALS incisions at the proximal third. b The late. Type crossed the DAA and ALS incisions at the proximal and distal thirds. c The multi trunk type crossed the DAA and ALS incisions at the proximal third. d The primary femoral type had the lowest risk for LFCN injury owing to the lack of an anterolateral branch. ALS, anterolateral supine; DAA, direct anterior approach; LFCN, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

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