Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S179-S185, January 2005

Soft-tissue stabilizers of the elbow

  • Marc R. Safran, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Marc R. Safran, MD, Director, Sports Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Ave, MU 320 West, San Francisco, CA 94143-0728
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  • David Baillargeon, MD

Elbow stability is afforded by both static and dynamic structures. Static structures include the complex bony architecture and soft-tissue stabilizers. Knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the stabilizers is important to understand, diagnose, and treat elbow instability. Bony anatomy, detailed elsewhere, contributes to the inherent stability of the elbow. The static soft-tissue stabilizers consist of the anterior and posterior joint capsule and both medial and lateral collateral ligament complexes. Additional stability is conferred by dynamic structures—the muscles crossing the elbow joint.

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PII: S1058-2746(04)00293-9

doi:10.1016/j.jse.2004.09.032

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S179-S185, January 2005

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