title: Capsular Suspension Technique for Hip Arthroscopy.
abstract: Hip arthroscopy has recently become a common procedure to treat central and peripheral hip pathology. Capsulotomies are necessary in these procedures, and negotiating adequate visualization, as well as capsular preservation, is a challenge. We describe a capsular suspension technique that allows for adequate visualization of the central and peripheral compartments while facilitating preservation of the native hip capsule. This technique eliminates the need for additional personnel for retraction, potentially decreases iatrogenic hip injury, eliminates the need for excessive capsular debridement, and allows for capsular closure under minimal tension.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Andrew E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Federer
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Vasili
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Karas
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Shane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nho
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A.; Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Struan H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Richard C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Mather