Lateral approach to proximal shaft and trochanteric region of femur. A, Cross-section shows level of approach at lesser trochanter. Fascia lata has been incised in line with skin incision. Vastus lateralis has been incised transversely just distal to greater trochanter and is being incised longitudinally 0.5 cm from linea aspera. Inset, Skin incision. B, Cross-section shows approach at level of distal end of skin incision. C, Approach has been completed by dissecting vastus lateralis subperiosteally from femur. Hip joint may be exposed by continuing approach proximally as in Watson-Jones approach. SEE TECHNIQUE 1.63.