Clinical Anatomy and Assessment of the Elbow.
| Autor: | Aquilina AL; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, CV2 2DX, Coventry, UK., Grazette AJ; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, CV2 2DX, Coventry, UK. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | The open orthopaedics journal [Open Orthop J] 2017 Nov 30; Vol. 11, pp. 1347-1352. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Nov 30 (Print Publication: 2017). |
| DOI: | 10.2174/1874325001711011347 |
| Abstrakt: | Background: The elbow is a complex synovial hinge joint comprising of three articulations. Satisfactory function and stability are provided by bony and soft tissue stabilising structures. Injuries around the elbow joint are common. Methods: A literature search was performed and the authors' personal experiences reported. Results: The article discusses the osseous and ligamentous anatomy around the elbow joint and their relevance when assessing and managing elbow injuries. Conclusion: Knowledge of the intricate anatomy around the elbow joint is essential to successfully assessing and managing elbow injuries and restoring good function. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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