Wrist movements induce torque and lever force in the scaphoid: an ex vivo study

Wrist movements induce torque and lever force in the scaphoid: an ex vivo study

Abstract Purpose We hypothesised that intercarpal K-wire fixation of adjacent carpal bones would reduce torque and lever force within a fractured scaphoid bone. Methods In eight cadaver wrists, a scaphoid osteotomy was stabilised using a locking nail, which also functioned as a sensor to measure iso...

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Main Authors: Jochen Erhart, Ewald Unger, Philip Schefzig, Peter Varga, Michael Hagmann, Robin Ristl, Stefan Hajdu, Anna Gormasz, Patrick Sadoghi, Winfried Mayr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Scaphoid fracture
Biomechanics
Wrist movement
Torque and lever force
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01897-y

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