Anatomy, biomechanics and function of the hip capsule: A narrative review from a surgeons perspective

IF 1.4 3区医学 Q4 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Clinical Biomechanics Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2025.106588

Weilong Xu , Armin Omidvar Ghaziani , Vikas Khanduja , Christophe Pattyn , Kate Duquesne , Gitte Van Couwenberghe , Emmanuel Audenaert

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Abstract

The hip capsule is a fibrous sleeve surrounding the hip joint, containing multiple specialized ligaments that are crucial for stabilizing both native hips and hips with prosthetic implants. However, the capsule's role in hip stability and biomechanics is often underappreciated, which can negatively impact surgical outcomes and implant longevity. This narrative review aims to summarize the current understanding of the hip capsule and offers insights to clinicians, researchers, and surgeons to more adequately manage associated clinical challenges. First, the detailed anatomy of the hip capsular ligaments is described. Next, the biomechanical properties and functional roles of these ligaments are discussed, highlighting the capsule's contributions to joint stability and kinematics. It is anticipated that this comprehensive overview will improve our understanding of the hip capsule and inform its optimal management in modern hip surgery.

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髋关节囊的解剖、生物力学和功能：从外科医生的角度叙述回顾

髋关节囊是髋关节周围的纤维套，包含多个专门的韧带，对于稳定天然髋关节和植入假体的髋关节至关重要。然而，胶囊在髋关节稳定性和生物力学方面的作用往往被低估，这可能会对手术结果和植入物寿命产生负面影响。这篇叙述性综述旨在总结当前对髋关节囊的理解，并为临床医生、研究人员和外科医生提供见解，以更充分地管理相关的临床挑战。首先，详细解剖髋关节囊韧带的描述。接下来，讨论这些韧带的生物力学特性和功能作用，强调关节囊对关节稳定性和运动学的贡献。预计这一全面的概述将提高我们对髋关节囊的理解，并告知其在现代髋关节手术中的最佳管理。

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Clinical Biomechanics 医学-工程：生物医学

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

5.60%

发文量

189

审稿时长

12.3 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Biomechanics is an international multidisciplinary journal of biomechanics with a focus on medical and clinical applications of new knowledge in the field. The science of biomechanics helps explain the causes of cell, tissue, organ and body system disorders, and supports clinicians in the diagnosis, prognosis and evaluation of treatment methods and technologies. Clinical Biomechanics aims to strengthen the links between laboratory and clinic by publishing cutting-edge biomechanics research which helps to explain the causes of injury and disease, and which provides evidence contributing to improved clinical management. A rigorous peer review system is employed and every attempt is made to process and publish top-quality papers promptly. Clinical Biomechanics explores all facets of body system, organ, tissue and cell biomechanics, with an emphasis on medical and clinical applications of the basic science aspects. The role of basic science is therefore recognized in a medical or clinical context. The readership of the journal closely reflects its multi-disciplinary contents, being a balance of scientists, engineers and clinicians. The contents are in the form of research papers, brief reports, review papers and correspondence, whilst special interest issues and supplements are published from time to time. Disciplines covered include biomechanics and mechanobiology at all scales, bioengineering and use of tissue engineering and biomaterials for clinical applications, biophysics, as well as biomechanical aspects of medical robotics, ergonomics, physical and occupational therapeutics and rehabilitation.