What is another word for extracapsular surgery?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛkstɹəkˈapsjʊlə sˈɜːd͡ʒəɹi] (IPA) 
Extracapsular surgery refers to a surgical procedure where the entire or a portion of the ligament outside the joint capsule is removed from the bone. Synonyms for extracapsular surgery include "ligament repair," "ligament reconstruction," "ligament replacement," "partial ligament removal," and "ligament augmentation." In human medicine, the terms "ligamentoplasty" and "ligamentoplastik" are also used. Extracapsular surgery is most commonly performed on the joint of the knee, specifically the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and is often employed to treat sports-related injuries. Understanding the various synonyms for extracapsular surgery can help patients and healthcare professionals better communicate about this common surgical procedure.
