Implant-free anatomical reconstruction of thumb metacarpophalangeal joint chronic ulnar collateral ligament injuries.

Elatta, Mohamed Abuo; Eltanboly, Ahmed; Abououf, Alaa · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2023

case_series · Level IV

Where this comes from

Abstract

A technique is described to treat chronic instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb caused by rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament using a palmaris longus tendon graft without implants. Good results were obtained in eight patients.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy