Humeroulnar Joint

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Capsule

The a capsular restriction of the humeroulnar joint presents as a decrease in elbow flexion > elbow extension with ~4:1 ratio1.

Closed vs Open Pack

  • Open
    • 70° flexion
    • 10° supination
  • Closed
    • Extension

References

1.
Dutton M. Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention. 5th ed. McGraw Hill Education; 2020.

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