title: Reconstruction of disruptions of the deep transverse metacarpal ligament of the ring finger using the A1 pulleys.
abstract: There is little information in the literature regarding the clinical features, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of closed rupture of the deep transverse metacarpal ligament. We demonstrate a case with previously undescribed features and describe the surgical management.
authors.affiliation: Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK. ian.josty@swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Josty
authors.forename: J H E
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Laing
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dent
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand / Q000254:growth & development*; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures