The Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Elbow
Saif Ul Islam, Alexander Glover, Robert J MacFarlane, Nisarg Mehta, Waseem Mohammad
Abstract
A sound knowledge of the elbow anatomy and biomechanics is critical to understanding the pathology of various elbow disorders and instigating appropriate management. The elbow joint is a trochoginglymoid joint: that is, it has flexion-extension [ginglymoid] motion at the ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar articulations and pronation and supination [trochoid] motion at the proximal radioulnar joint. Stability of the elbow joint is achieved through static and dynamic components. The aim of this article is to concisely describe the anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow joint relevant to the practice of trauma and orthopaedic surgeons.
Topics & Concepts
ElbowBiomechanicsMedicineAnatomyJoint (building)OrthodonticsPhysical medicine and rehabilitationEngineeringArchitectural engineeringElbow and Forearm Trauma TreatmentOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationShoulder Injury and Treatment