An injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) of the thumb is a common injury, widely referred to as a skier’s thumb. The rupture usually occurs at the distal insertion. In the classical technique, the adductor aponeurosis is divided to access the torn UCL and the MCPJ and repaired after ligament repair/reinsertion. We describe a surgical approach to the UCL that does not require division of the adductor aponeurosis.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Goubau et al. (2024) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: