What is another word for intracapsular surgery?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntɹəkˈapsjʊlə sˈɜːd͡ʒəɹi] (IPA) 
Intracapsular surgery is a medical procedure that involves the removal of a diseased joint while preserving the joint capsule. Synonyms for intracapsular surgery include joint-sparing surgery, joint-preserving surgery, and capsule-sparing surgery. Another alternative phrase for intracapsular surgery is partial joint replacement. This term is often used when only partially replacing the joint, as opposed to a full joint replacement. Intracapsular surgery is commonly used in cases of advanced osteoarthritis, where the joint is diseased but the surrounding ligaments and tendons remain intact. In contrast, extracapsular surgery involves the removal of both the diseased joint and the joint capsule.
