Three-dimensional alignment of the upper extremity in the standing neutral position in healthy subjects

• Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 239 - 9
• Main Authors: Yoshida, Yuki, Matsumura, Noboru, Yamada, Yoshitake, Hiraga, Satoshi, Ishii, Kazunori, Oki, Satoshi, Yokoyama, Yoichi, Yamada, Minoru, Nakamura, Masaya, Nagura, Takeo, Jinzaki, Masahiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 15.04.2022; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Biomechanical Phenomena; Computed tomography; CT imaging; Elbow; Forearm; Glenohumeral joint; Healthy Volunteers; Humans; Humerus; Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods; Neutral posture; Orthopedics; Range of Motion, Articular; Scanners; Scapula; Scapulothoracic joint; Shoulder; Shoulder Joint - diagnostic imaging; Software; Upper Extremity - diagnostic imaging; Upright computed tomography; Vertebrae; Japan; United States > US; Scapulothoracic joint; Glenohumeral joint; Neutral posture; Elbow; Shoulder; Upright computed tomography
• ISSN: 1749-799X; 1749-799X
• DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03113-5

Though alignment of the spine and lower extremities in the standing neutral position has been evaluated, a few studies evaluating the alignment of the upper extremities have also been made. This study assessed the normal alignment of the upper extremities in the standing neutral position and clarifi...