Hip surgery showdown: to close or not to close the capsule?

NCT ID NCT03158454

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at 200 Danish patients with hip impingement (FAI) who had hip arthroscopy. It compares two surgical techniques: closing the hip capsule versus leaving it open. The goal is to see if closing the capsule leads to better hip function and less pain after surgery, as reported by patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Division of Sports Trauma, Tage-Hansens Gade 2b

    Aarhus, 8000, Denmark

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