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Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Kinematics of Total Elbow Replacement

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The elbow joint consists of the articulations of the distal humerus, proximal ulna, and proximal radius. The distal humerus has two condyles: the trochlea on the medial aspect and the capitellum on the lateral aspect. The trochlea articulates with the proximal ulna, whereas the capitellum articulates with the proximal radius. The ulnohumeral articulation acts as a hinged joint (ginglymus) with degrees of freedom in flexion and extension. However, An et al. showed that the elbow is not a true hinge, as there is varus and valgus laxity of 3°−4° [27]. The radiohumeral joint and the proximal radioulnar joint allow axial rotation with pronation and supination and thus represent a trochoid joint. Based upon these two articulations, the elbow is a trochoginglymoid joint [36].

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Figgie, M.P. (1996). Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Kinematics of Total Elbow Replacement. In: Rüther, W. (eds) The Elbow. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79739-2_3

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