Reconstruction of disruptions of the deep transverse metacarpal ligament of the ring finger using the A1 pulleys.
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.
Josty
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Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK. ian.josty@swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Laing
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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