Master Tech Ortho Surgery Elbow CH1

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1  Exposures of the Upper Extremity: Humerus, Elbow, Forearm

●● The insertion of the extensor carpi radialis longus and the distal fibers of the brachioradialis muscle are released from the lateral column of the distal humerus (Fig. 1B-29). ●● The anterior capsule is entered (Fig. 1B-30A and B) and released to the extent necessary to expose the anterior joint.

FIGURE 1B-29

Common extensor tendon

Capsule

Triceps muscle

Anconeus muscle

B

FIGURE 1B-30