Thumb ligament injuries

Joshua S Gluck; Elaine C Balutis; Steven Z Glickel

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.11.009

Thumb ligament injuries

J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Apr;40(4):835-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.11.009.

Authors

Joshua S Gluck¹, Elaine C Balutis², Steven Z Glickel²

Affiliations

¹ C.V. Starr Hand Surgery Center, New York, NY. Electronic address: joshuasgluck@gmail.com.
² C.V. Starr Hand Surgery Center, New York, NY.

PMID: 25813924
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.11.009

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.

Keywords: CMC; Thumb ligaments; UCL; basal joint; metacarpophalangeal.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Finger Injuries / surgery
Humans
Ligaments / injuries*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Metacarpophalangeal Joint / injuries*
Thumb / anatomy & histology
Thumb / injuries*