Enzo S Mameri, Anjay K Batra, Benjamin Kerzner, Garrett R Jackson, Harry Jawanda, Zeeshan A Khan, Jorge Chahla
Hip capsulotomy is performed during arthroscopic hip procedures to achieve adequate visualization of the joint and instrument access. The hip capsule, and in particular the iliofemoral ligament, is an important stabilizer of the hip joint, and patients who undergo capsulotomy without subsequent repair may experience hip pain and instability, with increased risk of requiring revision hip arthroscopy. Therefore, restoring watertight closure of the capsule is necessary to restore native biomechanics and achieve desired postoperative outcomes...
April 2023: Arthroscopy Techniques