The controversy of the biomechanics of the triangular fibrocartilage complex: a mathematical model to clarify the problem.


Published online: Dec 27 1995

L De Smet, and G Fabry.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, U.Z., Pellenberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.

Abstract

In the recent literature a controversy exists about the tension in the distal radioulnar ligaments during pronation and supination. A mathematical model supports the theory of Schuind and coworkers and indicates that the palmar distal radioulnar ligament is taut in supination.

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