[Stener lesion yes or no? Diagnosis by ultrasound].
25 patients with clinical signs for ulnar collateral ligament injury to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb were examined by ultrasonography before operation to verify Stener's lesion. The results were compared with intraoperative findings. In 18 patients (74%), ultrasound and surgical exploration yielded equivalent results. Seven patients showed signs of Stener's lesion in ultrasound that could not be verified during surgery. No Stener's lesion was missed.
Klinik für Handchirurgie, Abteilung I, Rhön-Klinikum, Bad Neustadt/Saale. hahn@hand.franken.de
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography