Kinematic analysis of relative motion within the proximal carpal row
abstract
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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.
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citation
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Sennwald G R, Zdravkovic V, Jacob H A, Kern H P. Kinematic analysis
of relative motion within the proximal carpal row. J Hand Surg Br
1993; 18:609-12.
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type
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journal paper/review (English)
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date of publishing
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10-1993
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journal title
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J Hand Surg Br (18/5)
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ISSN print
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0266-7681
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pages
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609-12
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PubMed
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8294825
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