The ECRL bone-tendon ligamentoplasty for chronic ulnar instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
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serval:BIB_EEEE57510066
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
The ECRL bone-tendon ligamentoplasty for chronic ulnar instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
Journal
Chirurgie de la Main
ISSN
1297-3203 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
10/2005
Volume
24
Number
5
Pages
217-21
Notes
Comparative Study
Journal Article --- Old month value: Oct
Journal Article --- Old month value: Oct
Abstract
We report the results of a new bone-tendon ligamentoplasty for the reconstruction of chronic injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament at the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. The mean follow-up period was 36 months. Using the Glickel grading system, seven patients had excellent results and one patient had good results. The mean loss of pinch strength was 10% compared with the contralateral thumb. The mean loss of motion at the MP joint was 8%. This technique successfully restores the desired long lasting stability while maintaining mobility of the thumb's metacarpophalangeal joint.
Keywords
Adult
*Bone Transplantation
Collateral Ligaments/*surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Joint Instability/*surgery
Male
*Metacarpophalangeal Joint
Middle Aged
Tendons/*transplantation
*Thumb
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Ulna
Pubmed
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