Clinical thumb ulnar collateral ligament injury owing to a pathological fracture through an enchondroma of the proximal phalanx.

van de Lucht, Veronique; van Heijl, Mark; Schep, Niels · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2025

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A young woman presented with an acute ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb, owing to a pathological fracture through an enchondroma. Treatment included bone graft and fracture fixation, with successful healing and functional recovery.<b>Level of evidence:</b> V.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy