Analysis of the effect on normal wrist kinematics of various dynamic external fixators

Rita Patterson, C. L. Nicodemus, S. F. Viegas

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Abstract

This study was conducted to better define normal carpal kinematics and evaluate the effect that dynamic fixators have on normal carpal kinematics. Four fresh frozen cadaver upper extremities were studied. Optoelectronic stereocinephotogrammetry motion analysis (OSMA) was performed on the normal wrist during a flexion/extension (f/e) motion. Then three different external fixators were placed on the extremity, and the kinematic analysis run again with each fixator attached and used in a dynamic mode. Range of motion (ROM), angles between bones, and instantaneous screw axes (ISA) were calculated for each condition (normal and with each fixator attached).

Original languageEnglish
Pages115-116
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1996
EventProceedings of the 1996 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition - Atlanta, GA, USA
Duration: 17 Nov 199622 Nov 1996

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OtherProceedings of the 1996 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
CityAtlanta, GA, USA
Period17/11/9622/11/96

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