[Sensory innervation of the hip joint capsule in dogs]

The innervation of the canine hip joint has become increasingly important in the treatment of hip dysplasia and hip arthrosis, since investigations proved that simple removal of periosteum around attachment of hip joint capsule, called denervation results in an instant analgesia and allows the dog to regain joyful freedom of movement. A macroscopic-anatomic examination of 16 canine hips furnished new findings and knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine on the sensitive innervation of the canine hip joint capsule. Accordingly, the craniolateral area of hip joint capsule is innervated by rami articulares of N. glutaeus cranialis, the caudolateral area by rami articulares of N. ischiadicus and the medial area by rami articulares of N. femoralis.