Disorders of the forearm axis.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-1998
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.
Volume
14
Issue
2
First Page
305
Last Page
316
ISSN
0749-0712
Published In/Presented At
Graham, T. J., Fischer, T. J., Hotchkiss, R. N., & Kleinman, W. B. (1998). Disorders of the forearm axis. Hand clinics, 14(2), 305–316.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
9604162
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article