Editorial Commentary: The Hip Capsule: To Close or Not to Close? Is That Still the Question?

Abstract

The question of capsule closure or no closure after hip arthroscopy remains controversial as we try to decipher best practice and which patients should and should not have a repair. Closure seems of particular importance in younger patients and with larger capsulotomies. In my practice, I routinely repair the capsule after hip arthroscopy, except in patients with significant stiffness. Capsule repair may not be vital in some patients, as a smaller capsulotomy could sometimes heal on its own, but my patients and I certainly do not want to learn the hard way.