title: Collateral ligament injuries of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: a treatment algorithm.
abstract: The management of injury to the ulnar and radial collateral ligaments at the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb is complex. Treatment is dependent upon a number of factors with a wide variety of options for each ligament. Inadequate treatment has the potential to lead to a poor functional outcome. We present the relevant clinical anatomy, mechanism of injury, methods of treatment available and suggest a single treatment algorithm for use in the management of these injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU UK.
authors.forename: Shelain
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Anish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Potty
authors.forename: Emma J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Elliot D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Sorene