Recent studies seem to confirm that the proximal to middle part of the articular capsule, including the zona orbicularis, acts biomechanically as a locking ring wrapped around the femoral neck and thus is a key structure for hip stability in distraction.
Recent studies suggest that the proximal to middle part of the articular capsule, including the zona orbicularis, functions biomechanically as a locking ring around the femoral neck and is crucial for hip stability during distraction.