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Management of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries.
- Source :
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Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume . 11/7/2012, Vol. 94 Issue 21, p2005-2012. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article presents information on the management of thumb metacarpophalangeal ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries. It discusses long-term pain and functional limitations caused by untreated UCL injury of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ). Recommendation of MCP arthrodesis is also considered as the treatment for chronic UCL insufficiency in the joints in which arthrosis is present.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219355
- Volume :
- 94
- Issue :
- 21
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 83170433
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.K.01024