2007 IFSSH committee report of wrist biomechanics committee: biomechanics of the so-called dart-throwing motion of the wrist. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The dart-throwing motion (DTM) plane can be defined as a plane in which wrist functional oblique motion occurs, specifically from radial extension to ulnar flexion. Most activities of daily living are performed using a DTM. The DTM utilizes the midcarpal joint to a great extent. Scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal anatomy and kinematics may be important factors that cause a DTM to be a more stable and controlled motion. During a DTM, there is less scaphoid and lunate motion than during pure flexion-extension or radioulnar deviation. Clinically, a DTM at the plane approximately 30 degrees to 45 degrees from the sagittal plane allows continued functional wrist motion while minimizing radiocarpal motion when needed for rehabilitation.

publication date

  • November 1, 2007

Research

keywords

  • Movement
  • Wrist Joint

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 35948958185

PubMed ID

  • 17996783

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 32

issue

  • 9