Stress distribution in the humerus during elevation of the arm and external abduction

ConclusionThese results indicated that the transfer of major muscle and joint reaction take place predominantly through the thick bony ridges, and stresses induced can be dangerous especially for patients with shoulder problems or during the first post-operative weeks after shoulder fractures or joint replacements.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - February 5, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research