Effects of dividing the transverse carpal ligament on the mechanical behavior of the carpal bones under axial compressive load: A finite element study

Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome

“…A computational analysis of carpal bone biomechanics defined the ramifications of dissecting the transverse carpal ligament, as carpal bone migration and compromised biomechanics as a possible cause of post-operative complications (Guo et al, 2009). Complications such as pain, numbness, scar tenderness and weakened grip were also identified (Manktelow et al, 2004;Atroshi et al, 2006).…”

A first step in finite-element simulation of a grasping task

“…Recommendations of the positioning of such device are evaluated with FE models, in order to improve the scaphoid fracture fixation. Guo et al [20] created a three-dimensional model of the wrist including carpal bones, radius, ulna, metacarpal bones, and also interosseous wrist ligaments and the transverse carpal ligament with the objective of investigating the influence of dividing the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) on the contact stress distribution and location in the midcarpal joints. Wu et al [21] used a nonlinear FE model of the distal phalanx in contact with a probe in order to investigate the influence of the contact locations, the different angles of contact, and different preindentation on a vibration simulation, in the well-known context of hand-arm vibration syndrome.…”

Tensile properties of the transverse carpal ligament and carpal tunnel complex

“…This has all along been challenging to researchers investigating the biomechanical properties and role of the TCL from a computational (Guo et al, 2009;Li et al, 2009;Main et al, 2012) and experimental (Garcia-Elias et al, 1989;Tengrootenhuysen et al, 2009;Xiu et al, 2010) perspective. This paper describes the first approach taken towards determining tensile properties of the TCL using a commercial Maillon Rapide Delta.…”