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ILIOCAPSULARIS: A LITTLE KNOWN MUSCLE & HIP DYSPLASIA

November 12, 2014

Pelvic X-ray with both hip joints circled in red

This muscle could be considered a part of the hip flexors but it is mostly dormant in normal functioning hips. In dysfunctional hips, such as hips with dysplasia, labral tear or femoral acetabular impingement, the iliocapsularis is hyper-active and is one additional factor that radiologists may use to confirm hip issues on film.

(opens in new tab)The iliocapsularis muscle: An important muscle stabilizer in the dysplastic hip

An incredible surgery for the dysplastic hip

The periactebular osteotomy is one of the most complicated orthopedic surgeries but can give young adults with severe hip dysplasia the opportunity to get back to their favorite activities and hobbies.

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