title: Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger.
abstract: We report a case of chronic instability due to rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger of the left hand. Because of persistent instability after the initial conservative treatment, surgical treatment was required.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Asepeyo, Sant Cugat del Vallés, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Aguilá
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Carné
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Lluch
mesh_terms: D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery; D014457:Ulna