Kanta Matsuzawa1, Mutsuaki Edama2,3, Tomofumi Otsuki2, Sae Maruyama2, Masahiro Ikezu4, Ikuo Kageyama3. 1. Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan. hpm19009@nuhw.ac.jp. 2. Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan. 3. Department of Anatomy, School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Nippon Dental University, Niigata, Japan. 4. Department of Rehabilitation, AR-Ex Oyamadai Orthopedic Clinic Tokyo Arthroscopy Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to clarify the incidence of the transverse bundle (TB) of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), the relationships between TB morphology and morphology of the anterior bundle (AB) or posterior bundle (PB) of the UCL, and the relationship between the TB and the posterior common tendon (PCT). METHODS: This study examined 38 elbows from 23 cadavers. TB, AB, and PB were classified morphologically. The TB was classified as: type I, TB does not continue the entire length of the AB; or type II, TB continues the entire length of the AB. The AB and PB were classified as: type I, could be separated as single bundles; or type II, could not be separated. We also observed specimens by focusing on the continuity between the TB and PCT. Fisher's exact test was used to examine the relationship between TB type and AB or PB type. RESULTS: A TB was identified in all 38 elbows (100%), and continued to the AB in all specimens. No significant relationship was evident between TB type and AB or PB type. Continuity of TB fibers and the PCT was seen in 26 elbows (72%). CONCLUSION: This study suggested that the morphology of the transverse bundle may be unrelated to the morphology of the anterior bundle or posterior bundle.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to clarify the incidence of the transverse bundle (TB) of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), the relationships between TB morphology and morphology of the anterior bundle (AB) or posterior bundle (PB) of the UCL, and the relationship between the TB and the posterior common tendon (PCT). METHODS: This study examined 38 elbows from 23 cadavers. TB, AB, and PB were classified morphologically. The TB was classified as: type I, TB does not continue the entire length of the AB; or type II, TB continues the entire length of the AB. The AB and PB were classified as: type I, could be separated as single bundles; or type II, could not be separated. We also observed specimens by focusing on the continuity between the TB and PCT. Fisher's exact test was used to examine the relationship between TB type and AB or PB type. RESULTS: A TB was identified in all 38 elbows (100%), and continued to the AB in all specimens. No significant relationship was evident between TB type and AB or PB type. Continuity of TB fibers and the PCT was seen in 26 elbows (72%). CONCLUSION: This study suggested that the morphology of the transverse bundle may be unrelated to the morphology of the anterior bundle or posterior bundle.
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Keywords:
Anatomy; Elbow joint; Ulnar collateral ligament; Valgus stability
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