[Resection of the obturator nerve for analgesic treatment of degenerative-deforming changes of the hip joint].

Resection of the obturator nerve in hip joint arthritis can eliminate or decrease pain depending on the obturator nerve share in the hip joint innervation. From 1986 to 1988 34 obturator neurectomies were performed in painful hip arthritis patients with temporary or permanent contraindications for hip arthroplasty. In 21 from 30 patients followed-up at least 3 months partial or total relief of pain was found. Extrapelvic obturator neurectomy technique and indications for this procedure were presented.