title: The controversy of the biomechanics of the triangular fibrocartilage complex: a mathematical model to clarify the problem.
abstract: In the recent literature a controversy exists about the tension in the distal radioulnar ligaments during pronation and supination. A mathematical model supports the theory of Schuind and coworkers and indicates that the palmar distal radioulnar ligament is taut in supination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, U.Z., Pellenberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De Smet
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fabry
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D011403:Pronation / Q000502:physiology; D011884:Radius; D013484:Supination / Q000502:physiology; D014457:Ulna