The superficial intermuscular plane in the Smith-Perterson approach is between the tensor fascia lata and sartorius muscle. The ascending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex artery crosses the surgical field in this intermuscular plane. The superficial dissection of the Smith-Peterson approach utilizes the interval between sartorius and tensor fasciae latae. After incising skin, careful dissection through subcutaneous fat is important to avoid injuring the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in