Outside‐In Distal‐to‐Proximal Longitudinal Capsulotomy Using the Greater Trochanter as a Bony Landmark With Postless Traction During Hip Arthroscopy
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- 31 October 2025
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Arthroscopy Techniques
- Vol. 14 (12) , 103962
Abstract
Hip arthroscopy is an established treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, with demonstrated long‐term efficacy. However, the deep‐seated anatomy of the hip joint and its complex periarticular structures pose significant challenges for achieving safe capsulotomy and adequate intra‐articular exposure. We describe a technique using the greater trochanter as an anatomical reference point to perform an outside‐in, distal‐to‐proximal longitudinal capsulotomy under postless traction. Technique Video: video See video under supplementary data.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (82471596)
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (82172460)
- Hebei Medical University
- Hebei Medical University
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