Stability of the Transverse Carpal Arch: an Experimental Study

Overview

Journal J Hand Surg Am

Publisher Elsevier

Date 1989 Mar 1

PMID 2703675

Citations 21

Authors

M Garcia-Elias

K N An

W P Cooney 3rd

R L Linscheid

E Y Chao

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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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