title: Thumb ligament injuries.
abstract: Thumb ligament injuries are common, particularly those involving the metacarpophalangeal joint. Our understanding and treatment of these injuries continues to evolve. This article provides a comprehensive review of recent literature with updates pertaining to the anatomy, function, diagnosis, and treatment of thumb ligament injuries.
authors: C.V. Starr Hand Surgery Center, New York, NY. Electronic address: joshuasgluck@gmail.com.
authors: Joshua S
authors: JS
authors: Gluck
authors: C.V. Starr Hand Surgery Center, New York, NY.
authors: Elaine C
authors: EC
authors: Balutis
authors: C.V. Starr Hand Surgery Center, New York, NY.
authors: Steven Z
authors: SZ
authors: Glickel
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D013933:Thumb / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*
keywords: CMC; Thumb ligaments; UCL; basal joint; metacarpophalangeal