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Jason G Ina¹, Gavin H Ward¹, Christian S Rosenow¹

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

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Summary

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An outside-in capsulotomy offers safe and efficient hip arthroscopy access for patients with limited hip mobility. This technique reduces traction time and force, proving safe and effective for hip preservation surgery.

Keywords:

FAI femoroacetabular impingement hip arthroscopy labral repair pincer morphology

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Arthroscopy
Hip Preservation

Background:

Arthroscopic treatment for excessive acetabular coverage (pincer morphology, coxa profunda) can be challenging.
Nondistractible hips present difficulties for standard arthroscopic access.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the outside-in capsulotomy technique for hip arthroscopy.
To evaluate its safety and efficacy in patients with limited hip joint access.

Main Methods:

The outside-in capsulotomy is performed without traction, creating a modified anterior portal under direct visualization.
Extracapsular dissection identifies the rectus femoris, with capsulotomy performed distal to its insertion.
Hip flexion protects the femoral head cartilage before completing the capsulotomy and reapplying traction.

Main Results:

This technique decreases operative traction time and the force required for hip distraction.
It provides safe and efficient intra-articular access in challenging hip cases.
Studies show satisfactory patient-reported outcomes in those with severe pincer morphology.

Conclusions:

The outside-in capsulotomy is a safe and effective method for achieving hip joint access in limited or nondistractible hips.
It is indicated in cases of acetabular retroversion, high lateral center-edge angle, coxa profunda, or for stiff hip preservation candidates.