title: Post-traumatic instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb.
abstract: Post-traumatic instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb has been treated surgically in sixty-six patients. The results in eighty per cent were excellent or good.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery