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.
Freeland
Alan E
AE
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss, USA.
Hobgood
E Rhett
ER
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