The Elbow

Non-capsular Patterns

Definition:

Limitation of movements that does not correspond to the fixed proportional limitation of the capsular pattern

Meaning:

It points to a lesion of an inert (non-contractile) structure that is not the entire joint.

Examples

  FLEXION EXTENSION PRONATION SUPINATION
LOOSE BODY normal -10° normal normal
BICEPS BURSITIS normal normal -10° normal
Compared to:  
CAPSULAR PATTERN Limited Less limited Normal

Disorders

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