Evaluation and treatment of injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb are very common. A review of the literature regarding the pertinent anatomy, injury mechanism, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options may yield a better understanding for future management.

publication date

  • January 1, 2009

Research

keywords

  • Collateral Ligaments
  • Joint Instability
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint
  • Orthopedic Procedures
  • Thumb

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 63749102770

PubMed ID

  • 19302060

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 67

issue

  • 1