Abstract
In the timeline of innovations of hip arthroscopy, there have been few issues that have sparked as much discussion as the management of the joint capsule. Historically, surgeons often performed a capsulotomy–cutting through the fibrous envelope of the hip to access the joint–without repairing it at the end of the procedure.
Citation
Shah PP (2026) The Capsule Controversy: Why Routine Closure after Hip Arthroscopy Has Become the Standard. SM Min Inv Surg. 2026; 4(1); 1011.