Complete tear of the radial collateral ligament of the third metacarpophalangeal joint.
Early repair of complete collateral ligament tears restores joint alignment, stability, and full passive range of motion.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss, USA.
Alan E
AE
Freeland
E Rhett
ER
Hobgood
D000328:Adult; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture