Ulnar instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of thumb.
A method of reconstruction of the long standing rupture of ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb is described. Its advantage is the tightness with which the tendon used for repair can be sutured to achieve maximum stability. This has been used in eight patients in the past four years and provided a stable and painless thumb.
D005383:Finger Injuries; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D012421:Rupture; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery