Valgus stability is enhanced by flexor digitorum superficialis muscle contraction of the index and middle fingers

BACKGROUND: Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) muscle provides dynamic stabilization and medial elbow support for ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). The FDS contraction significantly affects the medial joint distance (MJD) through grip contraction. However, it remains unclear whether FDS activity al...

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Published in:J Orthop Surg Res
Main Authors: Hoshika, Shota, Nimura, Akimoto, Takahashi, Norimasa, Sugaya, Hiroyuki, Akita, Keiichi
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BioMed Central 2020
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7110663/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32238189
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-020-01640-7
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