Loading at the distal radius and ulna during active simulated dart throw motion

Abstract Loading at the distal forearm during dart throw motion (DTM) has been examined under static loads but there is no consensus on how loading is affected by active motion. In this work two implants were designed to measure forearm loading in a cadaveric model of wrist motion. Loads through the radius and ulna were significantly greater in reverse DTM than forward DTM. Radius loads were greatest in extended and radial deviated positions, and ulnar loads were greatest in flexed and ulnar deviated position. This work gives insight into the biomechanics of loading of the forearm to guide further studies.