Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Intercarpal kinematics during wrist motion

M Kobayashi1, R A Berger, R L Linscheid

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic/Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Hand Clinics
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study quantifies wrist bone movement using advanced imaging. The distal carpal row acts as one unit, while proximal row bones show distinct, "out-of-plane" motion relative to each other.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The revitalisation of flexor tendon allografts with bone marrow stromal cells and mechanical stimulation: An <i>ex vivo</i> model revitalising flexor tendon allografts.

Bone & joint research·2017
Same author

Specimen-specific nonlinear finite element modeling to predict vertebrae fracture loads after vertebroplasty.

Spine·2014
Same author

Intra-articular decorin influences the fibrosis genetic expression profile in a rabbit model of joint contracture.

Bone & joint research·2014
Same author

Contrarian behavior in a complex adaptive system.

Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics·2013
Same author

Scapular inclination and inferior stability of the shoulder.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2012
Same author

A standardized method for the assessment of shoulder function.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2012

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Biomechanics
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Understanding carpal bone kinematics is crucial for diagnosing and treating wrist injuries.
  • Previous studies have provided limited quantitative data on intercarpal motion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively assess intercarpal motion in fresh cadaver specimens.
  • To elucidate the functional relationship between the proximal and distal carpal rows and the third metacarpal.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a three-dimensional biplanar roentgenographic kinematic technique.
  • Analyzed 22 fresh cadaver specimens to measure intercarpal motion.
  • Employed statistical analysis to ensure the significance of kinematic measurements.

Main Results:

  • The distal carpal row bones function as a single unit with minimal intercarpal motion.
  • Distal carpal row movement is directly correlated with third metacarpal motion.
  • Proximal carpal row bones (scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum) exhibit significant "out of plane" motion relative to the distal row.
  • Distinct kinematic differences were identified between individual proximal row bones.

Conclusions:

  • The distal carpal row acts as a cohesive functional unit.
  • Proximal carpal row bones demonstrate complex, individual motion patterns.
  • These findings enhance the understanding of wrist biomechanics and injury mechanisms.

Related Experiment Videos