Stability of the transverse carpal arch: An experimental study

doi:10.1016/0363-5023(89)90021-X

The Journal of Hand Surgery

Volume 14, Issue 2, Part 1, March 1989, Pages 277-282

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Abstract

The mechanical characteristics of the transverse carpal arch were studied using fresh-frozen human cadaveric wrists. Tensile properties of the ligaments involved in this structure were also analyzed. The flexor retinaculum did not prove to be a major factor in the maintenance of the carpal arch since its division only reduced the global transverse carpal arch stiffness an average of 7.5%. On the contrary, the transverse intercarpal ligaments connecting the bones of the distal carpal row were shown to have an essential role in providing stability to the carpal tunnel.

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Original communicationStability of the transverse carpal arch: An experimental study☆

Abstract

Surg Clin North Am

J Hand Surg

Ann Chir Main

J Hand Surg

J Hand Surg

Hand

Orthop Clin North Am

J Biomechanics

E iomechanics of the wrist joint

The osseous structure of the carpal groove

Anat Clin

The bones of the wrist

Apport de l'Anatomie dans la comprehension des syndromes de compression du canal carpien et des sequelles des interventions decompressives

Rev Chir Orthop

Original communication
Stability of the transverse carpal arch: An experimental study☆