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

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

9604162

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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