Clinical application of advances in elbow and forearm anatomy and biomechanics.
The static and dynamic stabilizers of the elbow and forearm axis are closely interrelated in elbow and forearm unit motion and load handling. An [figure: see text] understanding of elbow and forearm anatomy is crucial to the surgeon evaluating and treating complex pathologies resulting from acute or remote trauma.
Zimmerman
Neal B
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Curtis National Hand Center, Johnson Professional Building, Mezzanine, 3333 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA. lync@helix.org
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D004550:Elbow / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D005542:Forearm / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology