The patellofemoral articulation is a common and significant source of disability and discomfort in the aging population. This study examined the anatomy of the knee extensor mechanism in patients ...

The extensor retinaculum refers to the set of ligaments inside the ankle that connect the tibia and fibula, which are the bones of the lower leg. The Achilles tendon and tissue inside the sole of ...

What Are Some Common Medical Conditions Involving the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus? There are many other muscles and tendons that work together when you use your arm, so if you have a problem in ...

Introduction The extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendon and its retaining sheath are commonly injured in sport. The anatomy of ECU results in a relatively complex array of injuries seen across a variety ...

The tendon is then sectioned (Figure 2) and defined distally to its insertion into the proximal phalanx, freeing it to the extensor hood distal to the transverse metatarsal ligament.

The extensor carpi ulnaris tendon allows the wrist to be in its most functional position — in extension, with ulnar deviation. The triangular fibrocartilage complex stabilizes the wrist during ...

Anatomy of the Knee Extensor Mechanism: Correlation With Patellofemoral Arthrosis Amar D. Rajadhyaksha, MD, Kyle Low, MD, Dawn M. LaPorte, MD, David S. Hungerford, MD, Disclosures ...