title: Disorders of the forearm axis.
abstract: Forearm pronosupination is a complex, integrated activity that demands specialized function of all structures between the elbow and wrist. This article describes the forearm axis as a comprehensive concept to unify these relationships. The anatomy and biomechanics of the forearm axis are reviewed. Pathologies that affect the entire axis are summarized.
authors.affiliation: Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Cleveland, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Hotchkiss
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Kleinman
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005542:Forearm / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology*; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011884:Radius / Q000293:injuries; D014457:Ulna / Q000293:injuries; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D000092464:Elbow Injuries