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Discovery of Posterior Oblique Ligament (POL) within the Distal Forearm Cruciate Complex (DFCC).

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: To introduce a ligament in the posterior distal extent of the forearm interosseous membrane (IOM). Methods: Ten cadavers were dissected in which the ligament was consistently present extending obliquely from the distal radius metaphysis to the distal radioulnar joint capsule. The ligament was also explored in a patient during posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) excision. Results: The posterior oblique ligament (POL) is found consistently in all cadavers via a dorsal approach. Conclusion: This discovery highlights the complexity of forearm ligamentous structures and their role in the proximal, middle, and distal radio-ulnar stabilization.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2025.85035.3872

Author: Amir R Kachooei

Institution: AdventHealth Orlando

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4408956762