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The functional and surgical relevance of the iliocapsularis muscle: an anatomical review

Year 2017, Volume: 11 Issue: 3, 146 - 148, 15.12.2017

Faizullah Mashriqi Anthony V. D’antoni Charlotte Wilson Florence Unno Cara Beth Lee Keith Mayo R. Shane Tubbs

Abstract

The iliocapsularis muscle covers the anterior aspect of the hip joint capsule. Although its anatomy has been described

through cadaveric and radiologic studies, its true function is unknown. The iliocapsularis could be involved in preventing

anterior synovial impingement, a possibility supported by electromyography studies. Moreover, hypertrophy of the iliocapsularis

caused by hip dysplasia supports the proposal that it stabilizes the anterior aspect of the joint capsule. This review discusses

the clinical relevance of the iliocapsularis.

Keywords

hip dysplasia; iliocapsularis; iliacus minor; iliotrochantericus; rectus femoris; stability

References

  • 1. Babst D, Steppacher SD, Ganz R, Siebenrock KA, Tannast M. The iliocapsularis muscle: an important stabilizer in the dysplastic hip. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2011;469:1728–34.
  • 2. Pourcho AM, Sellon JL, Lachman N, Krych AJ, Smith J. Sonographic appearance of the iliocapsularis muscle of the hip. PM R 2015;7:94–6.
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  • 4. Haefeli PC, Steppacher SD, Babst D, Siebenrock KA, Tannast M. An increased iliocapsularis-to-rectus-femoris ratio is suggestive for instability in borderline hips. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2015;473:3725–34.
  • 5. Ward WT, Fleish ID, Ganz R. Anatomy of the iliocapsularis muscle. Relevance to the surgery of the hip. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2000;(374):278–85.
  • 6. Cruveilhier J. Trait d’anatomie descriptive. 2nd ed. Paris: Ancienne Maison Bechet Jeune; 1843. p. 130–1.
  • 7. Kamath AF. Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia: surgical technique and indications. World J Orthop 2016;7:280–6.
  • 8. Bedi A, Galano G, Walsh C, Kelly BT. Capsular management during hip arthroscopy: from femoroacetabular impingement to instability. Arthroscopy 2011;27:1720–31.

Year 2017, Volume: 11 Issue: 3, 146 - 148, 15.12.2017

Faizullah Mashriqi Anthony V. D’antoni Charlotte Wilson Florence Unno Cara Beth Lee Keith Mayo R. Shane Tubbs

Abstract

References

  • 1. Babst D, Steppacher SD, Ganz R, Siebenrock KA, Tannast M. The iliocapsularis muscle: an important stabilizer in the dysplastic hip. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2011;469:1728–34.
  • 2. Pourcho AM, Sellon JL, Lachman N, Krych AJ, Smith J. Sonographic appearance of the iliocapsularis muscle of the hip. PM R 2015;7:94–6.
  • 3. Lawrenson P, Grimaldi A, Crossley K, Hodges P, Vicenzino B, Semciw AI. Iliocapsularis: technical application of fine-wire electromyography, and direction specific action during maximum voluntary isometric contractions. Gait Posture 2017;54:300–3.
  • 4. Haefeli PC, Steppacher SD, Babst D, Siebenrock KA, Tannast M. An increased iliocapsularis-to-rectus-femoris ratio is suggestive for instability in borderline hips. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2015;473:3725–34.
  • 5. Ward WT, Fleish ID, Ganz R. Anatomy of the iliocapsularis muscle. Relevance to the surgery of the hip. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2000;(374):278–85.
  • 6. Cruveilhier J. Trait d’anatomie descriptive. 2nd ed. Paris: Ancienne Maison Bechet Jeune; 1843. p. 130–1.
  • 7. Kamath AF. Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia: surgical technique and indications. World J Orthop 2016;7:280–6.
  • 8. Bedi A, Galano G, Walsh C, Kelly BT. Capsular management during hip arthroscopy: from femoroacetabular impingement to instability. Arthroscopy 2011;27:1720–31.
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Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Reviews
Authors

Faizullah Mashriqi This is me

Anthony V. D’antoni This is me

Charlotte Wilson This is me

Florence Unno This is me

Cara Beth Lee This is me

Keith Mayo This is me

R. Shane Tubbs This is me

Publication Date December 15, 2017
Published in Issue Year 2017 Volume: 11 Issue: 3

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APA Mashriqi, F., D’antoni, A. V., Wilson, C., Unno, F., et al. (2017). The functional and surgical relevance of the iliocapsularis muscle: an anatomical review. Anatomy, 11(3), 146-148.
AMA Mashriqi F, D’antoni AV, Wilson C, Unno F, Lee CB, Mayo K, Tubbs RS. The functional and surgical relevance of the iliocapsularis muscle: an anatomical review. Anatomy. December 2017;11(3):146-148.
Chicago Mashriqi, Faizullah, Anthony V. D’antoni, Charlotte Wilson, Florence Unno, Cara Beth Lee, Keith Mayo, and R. Shane Tubbs. “The Functional and Surgical Relevance of the Iliocapsularis Muscle: An Anatomical Review”. Anatomy 11, no. 3 (December 2017): 146-48.
EndNote Mashriqi F, D’antoni AV, Wilson C, Unno F, Lee CB, Mayo K, Tubbs RS (December 1, 2017) The functional and surgical relevance of the iliocapsularis muscle: an anatomical review. Anatomy 11 3 146–148.
IEEE F. Mashriqi, “The functional and surgical relevance of the iliocapsularis muscle: an anatomical review”, Anatomy, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 146–148, 2017.
ISNAD Mashriqi, Faizullah et al. “The Functional and Surgical Relevance of the Iliocapsularis Muscle: An Anatomical Review”. Anatomy 11/3 (December 2017), 146-148.
JAMA Mashriqi F, D’antoni AV, Wilson C, Unno F, Lee CB, Mayo K, Tubbs RS. The functional and surgical relevance of the iliocapsularis muscle: an anatomical review. Anatomy. 2017;11:146–148.
MLA Mashriqi, Faizullah et al. “The Functional and Surgical Relevance of the Iliocapsularis Muscle: An Anatomical Review”. Anatomy, vol. 11, no. 3, 2017, pp. 146-8.
Vancouver Mashriqi F, D’antoni AV, Wilson C, Unno F, Lee CB, Mayo K, Tubbs RS. The functional and surgical relevance of the iliocapsularis muscle: an anatomical review. Anatomy. 2017;11(3):146-8.
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