title: Evaluation and treatment of injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint.
abstract: Injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb are very common. A review of the literature regarding the pertinent anatomy, injury mechanism, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options may yield a better understanding for future management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Baskies
authors.forename: Steve K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome