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The arcade of Fröhse : an anatomic study

L'arcade de Fröhse: étude anatomique

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An anatomic study of the appearance and consistency of the upper arcade of the superficial layer of the supinator m. was carried out on 106 elbow-joint dissections. A classification of the structure was drawn up in order to discern the criteria for normality. An arcade of a tendinous nature (“arcade of Fröhse”) was encountered in the majority of cases (64.1%). At first sight, it could not be ascribed a compressive role affecting the posterior branch of the radial n. Macroscopic examination of the nerve prior to its entry under the supinator arcade revealed the presence of macroscopic lesions in 42.9% of cases. This high incidence does not permit any conclusions regarding the pathologic significance of this type of lesion.

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Une étude anatomique de l'aspect et de la consistance de l'arcade supérieure du faisceau superficiel du m. supinateur a été réalisée sur 106 préparations de coudes. Une classification basée sur la structure a été établie afin de dégager des critères de normalité. Une arcade tendineuse (“arcade de Fröhse”) est rencontrée dans la majorité des cas (64.1%). On ne peut lui attribuer à priori un rôle de compression du rameau profond du n. radial. L'observation macroscopique du nerf avant son passage sous l'arcade du m. supinateur révèle la présence d'altérations macroscopiques dans 42.9% des cas. Cette incidence élevée ne nous permet pas de conclure à la signification pathologique de ce type d'altération.

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Debouck, C., Rooze, M. The arcade of Fröhse : an anatomic study. Surg Radiol Anat 17, 245–248 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01795057

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