title: [A holding device for standardized roentgenologic detection of ulnar, palmar and radial capsule ligament lesions of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Hyperextensometer for the index finger metacarpophalangeal joint for determining laxity of the ligament].
abstract: A device has been designed to hold the limb for standardized radiological demonstration of lesions of the ulnar and radial collateral and palmar ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. The device also serves as a hyperextensometer of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger with which to measure joint laxity. The simple mechanism allows routine application. Standardized stressed roentgenograms allow exact quantification of the extent of all lesions and consequently leads to adequate treatment.
authors.affiliation: I. Orthopädischen Abteilung, Allgemeinen Krankenhauses Barmbek, Hamburg.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lütten
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Dihlmann
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*
vernacular_title: Halteapparat zum standardisierten röntgenologischen Nachweis von ulnaren, palmaren und radialen Kapselbandläsionen am Daumengrundgelenk. Hyperextensometer für das Zeigefingergrundgelenk zur Bandlaxitätsbestimmung.