Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	125447
DOI	10.5312/wjo.125447
Country	China

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Conceptual evolution in arthroscopic capsulotomy techniques and capsular management strategies for the hip
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Chu-Jie Liu, Yin-Hao He, Qiang Peng, Can-Cai Jiang and Tie-Zhu Chen
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Tie-Zhu Chen, Associate Professor, Department of Osteoarthritis and Sports Medicine, Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), No. 61 Jiefang West Road, Furong District, Changsha 410005, Hunan Province, China. ctzmz11@163.com
Key Words	Hip arthroscopy; Capsular repair; Inside-out technique; Outside-in technique; Surgical approach; Biomechanics; Capsular closure; Capsulotomy
Core Tip	This narrative review summarizes the development of hip arthroscopic capsulotomy from inside-out techniques to outside-in techniques. It describes the progression from maximizing exposure to preserving capsular function. And it also discusses the evidence on capsular closure, current challenges, and future directions.
Citation	Liu CJ, He YH, Peng Q, Jiang CC, Chen TZ. Conceptual evolution in arthroscopic capsulotomy techniques and capsular management strategies for the hip. World J Orthop 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.125447
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Received	2026-07-07 09:22
Peer-Review Started	2026-07-07 09:23
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Return for Revision	2026-08-18 02:04
Revised	2026-09-13 13:53
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-10-27 03:59
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-10-28 10:28
Articles in Press	2026-10-28 10:28
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