Reconstruction of the interosseous ligament restores normal forearm compressive load transfer in cadavers

When the IOL is cut and load is applied to the hand the unloading of the proximal radius and the transversely directed force that compresses normally across the proximal and distalradioulnar joints is lost. Reconstruction of the IOL can restore the normal load transfer characteristics. These data help provide a biomechanical basis for IOL reconstruction. Further research on the biomechanics of IOL reconstruction in the setting of radial head replacement along with clinical evaluation is needed.