Disorders of the forearm axis.
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.
Graham
T J
TJ
Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Cleveland, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
Fischer
T J
TJ
Hotchkiss
R N
RN
Kleinman
W B
WB
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