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Optimal Position for the One-Bone Forearm

An analysis using a hinged brace in normal subjects

P. S. H. CHAN
P. E. BLAZER
D. J. BOZENTKA
J. B. GONZALEZ
R. J. NARANJA
B. ROROS

From the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Occupational Therapy, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA

Correspondence: D. J. Bozentka MD, Penn Tower Eighth Floor, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. E-mail: bozentka{at}mail.med.upenn.edu

The purpose of the present study was to determine whether there is an optimal position for fixation of the one-bone forearm. Eight normal individuals were fitted with a hinged brace which fixed the position of pronation and supination and underwent functional hand testing using the tests of Jebsen et al. Our results indicate that a one-bone forearm in a position of 30° of pronation will provide the best function for writing and working with small objects using the dominant arm.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 24, No. 6, 724-726 (1999)
DOI: 10.1054/JHSB.1999.0258
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