Compensatory motion in the upper extremity after elbow arthrodesis

• Published in: Clinical orthopaedics and related research no. 281; p. 89
• Main Authors: O'Neill, O R, Morrey, B F, Tanaka, S, An, K N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.1992
• Subjects: Activities of Daily Living; Arthrodesis - adverse effects; Elbow Joint - surgery; Humans; Male; Movement - physiology; Range of Motion, Articular; Shoulder Joint - physiopathology; Wrist Joint - physiopathology

Ten healthy male subjects were asked to complete a series of tasks that represent normal elbow function. They were then fitted with a custom adjustable brace that simulated elbow arthrodesis at 50 degrees, 70 degrees, 90 degrees, and 110 degrees flexion and asked to repeat the tasks. The 3 Space Iso...