Long-term outcomes following surgical repair of acute injuries of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint ulnar collateral ligament

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.C. Oag ◽  
P.H.C. Stirling ◽  
J.E. McEachan
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Acute Injuries ◽  
Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Gamekeeper’s thumb

Trauma ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Jogisha Kukadia ◽  
Neil Ashwood
Keyword(s):  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Clinical Anatomy ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Acute Form ◽  
Gamekeeper’S Thumb ◽  
Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Gamekeeper’s thumb is a condition resulting from low-grade repeated force through the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. In its acute form, it is sometimes known as Skier’s thumb and can be associated with tears, ruptures and fractures. Prompt assessment of the thumb’s structural integrity is therefore important in preventing long-term morbidity of metacarpophalangeal joint instability. Diagnosis is usually made clinically, although radiological imaging can act as a helpful adjunct. Unstable injuries tend to have a better functional outcome if repaired surgically. This article will outline relevant clinical anatomy, injury mechanism, clinical assessment and management of ulnar collateral injuries including Gamekeeper’s thumb.

scholarly journals Long-Term Outcomes of Primary Repair of Chronic Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

Hand ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Christensen ◽  
Shumaila Sarfani ◽  
Alexander Y. Shin ◽  
Sanjeev Kakar
Keyword(s):  
Primary Repair ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Ligament Injuries ◽  
Collateral Ligament
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