Reconstruction of disruptions of the deep transverse metacarpal ligament of the ring finger using the A1 pulleys

I C Josty; J H E Laing; C Dent

doi:10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.04.017

Reconstruction of disruptions of the deep transverse metacarpal ligament of the ring finger using the A1 pulleys

J Hand Surg Br. 2006 Aug;31(4):439-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.04.017.

Authors

I C Josty¹, J H E Laing, C Dent

Affiliation

¹ Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK. ian.josty@swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk

PMID: 16766098
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.04.017

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.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Bone Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
Bone Cysts / surgery*
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Finger Injuries / surgery*
Hand / growth & development*
Humans
Ligaments / injuries*
Ligaments / surgery*
Male
Metacarpal Bones / surgery*
Plastic Surgery Procedures*
Radiography