Role of the transverse ligament of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow: a biomechanical study

Role of the transverse ligament of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow: a biomechanical study

Background: The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) complex of the elbow plays a primary role in valgus and posteromedial stability of the elbow. The anterior oblique ligament (AOL) of the UCL is believed to provide the majority of resistance to external forces on the medial elbow. The transverse ligame...

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Main Authors: Giovanni F. Solitro, PhD, Roberto Fattori, MD, Kevin Smidt, MD, Christian Nguyen, BS, Massimo Max Morandi, MD, R. Shane Barton, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:JSES International
Subjects:
Ulnar collateral ligament
Transverse ligament
Anterior oblique ligament
Cadaver
Biomechanics
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638321000712

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