Publication

Kinematic analysis of relative motion within the proximal carpal row

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 1, 1993

Units
PubMed

Citation
Sennwald G, Zdravkovic V, Jacob H, Kern H. Kinematic analysis of relative motion within the proximal carpal row. J Hand Surg Br 1993; 18:609-12.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Hand Surg Br 1993; 18
Publication Date
Oct 1, 1993
Issn Print
0266-7681
Pages
609-12
Brief description/objective

The motions of the scaphoid and triquetrum relative to the lunate have been studied on cadaver specimens. The helical axis concept was applied. The wrist motions performed were flexion-extension and radial-ulnar deviation. The results showed increased relative motion of the scaphoid towards terminal extension, and to a lesser amount in the case of the triquetrum, towards terminal flexion. The lunate might be considered as a keystone in the proximal carpal row when wrist stability is considered. It is doubly intercalated: longitudinally and transversely. Wrist ligaments co-ordinate the positioning of the bones in the mid-range of carpal motions, and restrict further motion in extreme positions of the wrist joint.