Elbow anatomy and structural biomechanics - 25/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.csm.2004.06.008
Jess G. Alcid, MD a, Christopher S. Ahmad, MD b, Thay Q. Lee, PhD c, d, ⁎ 
a Ocean Orthopedic Associates, PA, 20 Hospital Drive, Suite 12, Toms River, NJ 08755, USA
b Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
c Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory, Veterans Administration Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822, USA
d Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Irvine, UCI Medical Center Rt. 1, 101 City Drive South, Irvine, CA 92868, USA
*Corresponding author. Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory, Veterans Administration Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822
Résumé |
The elbow is a trochoginglymus joint with three articulations (the ulnohumeral, radiocapitellar, and proximal radioulnar joints) and two degrees of freedom (flexion/extension and pronation/supination). The congruity of the articulations as well as the medial and lateral collateral ligament complexes account for a majority of the stability of the joint. Muscles play a dynamic role in stabilizing the elbow. Understanding the anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow is essential to diagnosing and treating problems that develop in a patient's elbow.
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Vol 23 - N° 4
P. 503-517 - octobre 2004 Retour au numéro
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