Capsular redundancy is a term clinicians use to describe a joint capsule that is looser or roomier than expected. It most often comes up in hip care, especially when discussing hip instability and certain causes of hip pain. In plain terms, it means the soft-tissue “envelope” around the joint has extra slack. It may be described on a physical exam, imaging, or during hip arthroscopy.
Capsular recess is a small pocket-like space formed by folds of a joint capsule and its inner lining. It is a normal anatomic feature in many synovial joints, including the hip. Clinicians most often mention it in imaging reports and during joint injections or aspirations. In simple terms, it is a “roomier” part of the joint capsule where fluid can collect or spread.
Capsular plication hip is a surgical technique used to tighten the hip joint capsule. The hip capsule is a thick envelope of tissue that helps stabilize the ball-and-socket joint. Plication means folding and suturing tissue to reduce looseness (laxity). It is most commonly performed during hip arthroscopy for instability or capsular laxity.
Capsular ligament laxity means the joint capsule and its reinforcing ligaments are looser than expected. The capsule is the strong “envelope” around a joint that helps guide motion and limit excess movement. In the hip, laxity can contribute to feelings of instability, pinching, or deep groin pain in some people. The term is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy during evaluation and treatment planning.
Capsular laxity imaging is the use of medical imaging to evaluate looseness or insufficiency of a joint capsule. In the hip, it helps clinicians look for signs of hip microinstability and related soft-tissue changes. It is commonly used in orthopedics and sports medicine when hip pain and “giving way” symptoms are unclear.
Capsular laxity means the joint capsule is looser than expected for that joint. The joint capsule is a strong sleeve of tissue that helps keep a joint stable while it moves. In the hip, Capsular laxity is often discussed in relation to pain, “microinstability,” and some sports-related symptoms. Clinicians use the term in exams, imaging interpretation, and when planning rehabilitation or surgery.
Capsular insufficiency means the joint capsule is too loose, too thin, torn, or not functioning well enough to stabilize a joint. In the hip, it can contribute to pain, a feeling of giving way, or mechanical symptoms during movement. The term is commonly used in sports medicine and hip preservation, especially around hip arthroscopy and joint instability. It is also used more broadly in orthopedics to describe inadequate capsular support after injury or surgery.
Capsular closure arthroscopy is the step in hip arthroscopy where the surgeon repairs the joint capsule after it has been opened for access. The hip capsule is a strong sleeve of tissue that helps stabilize the ball-and-socket joint. Closure is commonly considered during arthroscopic treatment for conditions like femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. The goal is to restore the capsule’s supportive function after the arthroscopic work is done.
Capsular adhesion is scar-like tissue that causes parts of a joint capsule to stick to nearby structures. It can limit motion and contribute to pain, stiffness, or a “tight” feeling in a joint. In hip care, it is most often discussed after injury or surgery, or in conditions that increase joint inflammation. Clinicians consider it during evaluation of persistent hip symptoms and reduced range of motion.
Cannulated screws femoral neck are hollow (cannulated) metal screws used to stabilize the femoral neck portion of the hip. They are most commonly placed to fix certain femoral neck fractures by holding bone fragments in alignment. The hollow center allows the screws to be inserted over guidewires for accurate positioning. They are typically used in orthopedic trauma surgery and some hip-preservation procedures.