No stabilizing effect of the elbow joint capsule - A kinematic study

Authors
Nielsen, KK Osen, BS
Citation
Kk. Nielsen et Bs. Osen, No stabilizing effect of the elbow joint capsule - A kinematic study, ACT ORTH SC, 70(1), 1999, pp. 6-8
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine","da verificare
Journal title
ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA SCANDINAVICA
ISSN journal
00016470 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
6 - 8
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-6470(199902)70:1<6:NSEOTE>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
We dissected 7 cadaveric elbow specimens, leaving the collateral ligaments and the joint capsule intact. The anterior and the posterior capsule were s equentially transected, followed by kinematic testings. We found no change in joint laxity after total transection of the capsule.