Biomechanical analysis of load transmission characteristics of limited carpal fusions used to treat Kienböck’s disease
Abstract
Methods: In a biomechanical cadaveric study, load transmissions at the radioulnacarpal joint were investigated under 140 and 210 newtons of load with three wrist postures, namely, neutral, ulnar and radial deviations, in five intact wrists and after scaphotrapeziotrapezoid, capitohamate, and scaphocapitate fusions.
Results: Under 140 newtons of load, the loads imposed to the lunate decreased following scaphotrapeziotrapezoid and scaphocapitate fusions, but increased after capitohamate fusion. However, when the load was increased to 210 newtons, there were no differences between intact wrists and limited carpal fusions in respect to the loads exerted on the lunate. In all the situations, the lunate was subjected to a significantly greater load in ulnar deviation.
Conclusion: These results suggest that limited carpal fusions do not alter load transmission characteristics of the wrist joint under 210 newtons of load. The etiology of the Kienböck’s disease seems to be related to an overload in ulnar deviation and the beneficial effect of limited carpal fusions seems to be associated with restricted ulnar deviation of the wrist rather than load transmission characteristics.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Izge Gunal
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Ozal Ozcan
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Bahadir Uyulgan
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Onder Baran
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Candan Arman
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Vasfi Karatosun
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Publication Date
September 11, 2006
Submission Date
March 7, 2014
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2005 Volume: 39 Number: 4