Fig 1.
The patient is positioned supine on the post-free distraction table with Trendelenburg positioning at up to 15°. After establishment of the anterolateral and modified anterior portals, the edges of competent capsule on the acetabular and femoral sides should be identified. After capsular adhesion takedown, this right hip shows a 2 × 2.5–cm capsular defect from the anterolateral portal (superior view using a 70° scope). (A) With traction. (B) Without traction. (CA, acetabular capsule; CF, femoral capsule; F, femur.)