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  • Title: 2007 IFSSH committee report of wrist biomechanics committee: biomechanics of the so-called dart-throwing motion of the wrist.
    Author: Moritomo H, Apergis EP, Herzberg G, Werner FW, Wolfe SW, Garcia-Elias M.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Am; 2007 Nov; 32(9):1447-53. PubMed ID: 17996783.
    Abstract:
    The dart-throwing motion (DTM) plane can be defined as a plane in which wrist functional oblique motion occurs, specifically from radial extension to ulnar flexion. Most activities of daily living are performed using a DTM. The DTM utilizes the midcarpal joint to a great extent. Scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal anatomy and kinematics may be important factors that cause a DTM to be a more stable and controlled motion. During a DTM, there is less scaphoid and lunate motion than during pure flexion-extension or radioulnar deviation. Clinically, a DTM at the plane approximately 30 degrees to 45 degrees from the sagittal plane allows continued functional wrist motion while minimizing radiocarpal motion when needed for rehabilitation.
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