Anatomy of the sulcus of the extensor carpi radialis tendon
Radke, J.; Gradinger, R.
Zeitschrift für Orthopadie und ihre Grenzgebiete 113(5): 864-869
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-3220 PMID: 1202790 Document Number: 93200
The anatomy of the sulcus of the extensor carpi radialis tendon was analyzed in order to establish the importance of anatomic variation of the bony bed for the development of habitual dislocation of the tendon. Length, width and slope of the lateral walls were measured. Additional morphologic description permitted to distinguish 4 different types of sulcus. The results mean that the anatomy of the sulcus has only an indirect connection with dislocation, via laxity of the retinacula.