joint capsulotomy

Indications

• contracture
• joint deformity

Procedure

• incision of a joint capsule during surgical procedures involving a joint

More general terms

• orthopedic surgery
• capsulotomy

More specific terms

• hip capsulotomy
• interphalangeal joint capsulotomy
• knee capsulotomy
• metacarpophalangeal joint capsulotomy
• metatarsophalangeal joint capsulotomy
• midfoot joint capsulotomy
• midtarsal joint capsulotomy
• wrist capsulotomy