Concepts governing the rotational shift of the intercalated segment of the carpus
Weber, E.R.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 15(2): 193-207
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 6728442 Document Number: 237423
A model of wrist functions, defining the roles of the ligaments and joint contact surfaces, is presented. The complex patterns of wrist deformity following ligamentous injury are simplified by the understanding of this kinematic model. It is proposed that the basis for surgical correction of wrist injuries should be an understanding of wrist mechanics.