Elbow Injuries and Treatment
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Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries
Introduction The elbow functions to facilitate positioning of the hand in space; it serves as a mechanical lever through the forearm for lifting and as a means of force transmission. Motion at the joint is a combination of flexion extension and pronosupination that facilitates activities of daily living. Trauma to the elbow can be challenging to treat. The anatomy is complex and stability of th...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Clinics in Sports Medicine
سال: 2020
ISSN: 0278-5919
DOI: 10.1016/s0278-5919(20)30033-8