ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2021
Hip Capsular Deficiency-A Cause of Post-Surgical Instability in the Revision Setting Following Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement.
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- Association between Size of Hip Capsule Defect on Magnetic Resonance Arthrogram and Overall Joint Distraction in Revision Hip Arthroscopy: An In Vivo Study.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Repair of a Proximal Hip Capsular Avulsion in Revision Hip Arthroscopy.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Borderline Dysplastic Hips With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome Show Increased Axial Distraction Distance on an Intraoperative Traction Examination.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Larger Zona Orbicularis Size on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Not Associated With Increased Resistance to Axial Distraction of the Hip Joint.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic Hip Capsular Reconstruction: A Step-by-Step Guide With Rectus Overlay.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- The Role of the Hip Capsule in Restoring Stability in the Initial Phase of Hip Distraction: An In Vivo Analysis.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2024Article
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Arthrography Are Both Reliable and Similar When Measuring Hip Capsule Thickness in Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Capsular Management in Hip Arthroscopy: Interportal and T-Capsulotomy, Suspension, and Closure.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Relationship Between Hip Capsular Thickness and Instability After Previous Hip Arthroscopic Surgery: A Matched-Cohort Analysis.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2024Article
- Hip Capsular Reconstruction With Indirect Head of the Rectus Femoris Tendon.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- Effective Management Options for Treatment of Microinstability of the Hip: a Scoping Review.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2023Article
- Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Arthrography of Post-Arthroscopy Hip Instability Demonstrates Increased Effective Intracapsular Volume and Anterosuperior Capsular Changes.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Hip microinstability and its association with femoroacetabular impingement: A scoping review.Archives of physiotherapyArticle
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Abstract
purpose of reviewTo characterize current concepts in capsular repair and hip instability, and examine findings from biomechanical and clinical studies on hip capsular management strategies as they pertain to hip stability, patient outcomes, and hip arthroscopy failure. Further, we discuss the clinical evaluation and treatment of capsular deficiency. RECENT
findingsThere remains debate regarding the optimal capsular management strategies in hip arthroscopy, particularly concerning the necessity of routine capsular repair. A variety of capsulotomy techniques exist and may be used to access the hip joint. Additionally, a wide variety of techniques are employed to repair the hip capsule. Biomechanical evidence supports capsular closure restores hip joint stability to that of the intact, native state. Several clinical studies in both primary and revision hip arthroscopy settings have demonstrated improved pain and functional outcomes in patients who underwent capsular repair or capsular reconstruction. Studies have shown capsular repair may be especially important in patients with ligamentous laxity and hip dysplasia, and in competitive athletes. Post-surgical hip instability secondary to capsular insufficiency is increasingly recognized as a cause of hip arthroscopy failure. Capsular closure restores native biomechanical stability to the hip joint, and several clinical studies report improved pain and functional outcomes following capsular repair or capsular reconstruction in both the primary and revision hip arthroscopy settings. There remains much to learn regarding capsular hip instability as it relates to optimal capsular management surgical technique, intra-operative capsular management decision-making, clinical diagnosis, and related advanced imaging findings.
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