AI Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to identify the ulnar insertion of the Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament (LUCL) to assist in ligament reconstruction surgery, using the olecranon tip and radial head as reference points.
- - Thirteen elbows from eight fresh cadavers were dissected to measure distances related to the LUCL's insertion, finding average distances of 13.6 mm and 22.99 mm from the radial head, and 38.25 mm and 47.6 mm from the olecranon tip to the LUCL insertion.
- - It was concluded that the LUCL insertion has a broad footprint averaging 9.35 mm, with key reference points established at 18.2 mm from the
Article Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to indentify the ulnar insertion of the LUCL using the olecranon tip and the radial head as parameters to guide the ligament reconstruction surgery.
Methods: Thirteen elbows of eight fresh cadavers were dissected for the study of the LUCL. The distances between the proximal and distal insertion of the LUCL (footprint), between the radial head and the footprint and between the olecranon tip and the footprint were measure with a digital pachimeter.
Results: The average distance from the radial head to the proximal and distal ulnar insertion of the LUCL was 13.6 and 22.99 mm, respectively. The average distance between the olecranon tip and the proximal and distal ulnar insertion of the LUCL was 38.25 and 47.6 respectively. The mean length of the LUCL footprint was 9.35 mm.
Conclusions: The LUCL insertion has a wide footprint with average 9.3 mm (7.5-11 mm). Ulnar insertion half point be located at 18.2 mm of the radial head and at 42.9 mm of olecranon tip.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6565991 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rboe.2012.05.001 | DOI Listing |
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