Suture of a tear in any capsule; specifically, suture of a joint capsule to prevent recurring dislocation of the articulation. ... Origin: L. Capsula, capsule, + rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kap″su-lor´ә-fe) suture of a joint capsule.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kap′sū-lōr′ă-fē Definitions: 1. Repair of a tear or a surgical incision in any capsule; specifically, suture of a joint capsule in such a way to prevent recurring dislocation of the articulation.
Suture of a tear or laceration in a joint capsule; usually referring to prevention of joint dislocation