A pilot study to determine the tensile properties of the transverse carpal ligament

Ukadike C. Ugbolue; Magnus K. Gislason; Quentin A. Fogg; Mark Carter; Philip E. Riches; Philip J. Rowe

A pilot study to determine the tensile properties of the transverse carpal ligament

Ukadike C. Ugbolue
, Magnus K. Gislason
, Quentin A. Fogg
, Mark Carter
, Philip E. Riches
, Philip J. Rowe

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Abstract

The transverse carpal ligament (TCL) is important in the
stability of the carpus. Studies have shown the TCL plays a
biomechanical role in promoting grip and pinch strength
during the performance of hand functional activities of daily living. Previous studies have investigated the biomechanical properties of the TCL intact using indentation methods as well as manipulation and load bearing techniques. Despite the valuable contribution these investigations have provided, the literature still lacks an efficient method designed to specifically evaluate the tensile properties of the intact TCL.

Due to the complexity of the hand and wrist, the need
has arisen to develop a sophisticated method to determine
the tensile properties of the intact TCL.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 4 Aug 2013
Event	XXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics: XV Brazilian Congress of Biomechanics - Natal, Brazil Duration: 4 Aug 2013 → 9 Aug 2013 https://isbweb.org/activities/congresses (Conference details)

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Conference	XXIV Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics
Abbreviated title	ISB 2013 Brazil
Country/Territory	Brazil
City	Natal
Period	4/08/13 → 9/08/13
Internet address	https://isbweb.org/activities/congresses (Conference details)

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A pilot study to determine the tensile properties of the transverse carpal ligament

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