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. 2018 Jun 18;9(6):78–84. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v9.i6.78

Table 3.

Maximum valgus reported when the anterior bundle is transected in various studies with noted elbow position and load applied during testing

Ref. Specimens Maximum valgus gain (degrees) Maximum absolute valgus Elbow flexion (degrees) Load (nm)
Ahmad et al[8] 2004 7 7.37 - 30 2
Callaway et al[3] 1997 28 3.2 - 90 2
Floris et al[25] 1998 18 5.7 - 30 0.75
Morrey et al[4] 1991 6 3.9 - 20 gravity
Safran et al[5] 2005 12 6.3 - 50 2
Sojbjerg et al[29] 1987 12 - 11.8 70 1.5

Some studies reported gain in valgus from physiologic state, while others noted absolute valgus.