Hay lateral transgluteal approach to hip. A, Skin incision. B, Greater trochanter is exposed with gluteus medius attached to it proximally and vastus lateralis distally. Broken line indicates incision to be made in soft tissues. C, Rectangular slices of greater trochanter have been elevated anteriorly and posteriorly. D, Hip joint has been opened and can be dislocated as described. (Modified from McLauchlan J: The Stracathro approach to the hip, J Bone Joint Surg 66B:30, 1984.) SEE TECHNIQUE 1.71.