Abstract
The scaphoid has characteristic anatomic features: it articulates with five adjacent bones through a largely cartilaginous surface and features a complex network of ligamentous attachments. A substantial variety in both osseous and ligamentous scaphoid anatomy has been described in literature. Variations in scaphoid anatomy are known to result in distinct kinematic patterns, thus playing a pivotal role in carpal (in)stability. A thorough understanding and clear description of scaphoid anatomy is therefore of crucial importance.Classifying morphological scaphoid subtypes and their correlated kinematic patterns will allow these anatomic variations to be employed as a basis for the role of the scaphoid in carpal kinematics.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Scaphoid Fractures: Evidence-Based Management |
Subtitle of host publication | Evidence-Based Management |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 21-34 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323496056 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323496056 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Anatomy
- Articulations
- Berger's classification
- Flexing scaphoids
- Kinematic patterns
- Ligaments
- Rotating scaphoids