Results of Surgical Treatment of Acute and Chronic Grade II Tears of the Radial Collateral Ligament of the Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis W. Catalano ◽  
Lamont Cardon ◽  
Nicolas Patenaude ◽  
O. Alton Barron ◽  
Steven Z. Glickel
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Radial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Suture Anchor Repair of Chronic Radial Ligament Injuries of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint of the Thumb

1998 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. P. McDERMOTT ◽  
L. S. LEVIN
Keyword(s):  
Suture Anchor ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Chronic Instability ◽  
Radial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Suture Anchor Repair ◽  
Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Five cases of chronic instability of the radial collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint are presented. All patients were treated using the Mitek suture anchor to reattach the avulsed ligament to bone in its anatomical position. Tendon advancement or graft reinforcement was not used in conjunction with the repair. A stable thumb metacarpophalangeal joint was achieved in each case with no recurrent instability or pain found within 9 months of follow-up. Postoperatively, each patient exhibited a full return to activities of daily living within 2 to 3.5 months. Grip and pinch strength and range of motion were nearly the same as in the uninjured hand. We recommend the Mitek suture anchor as a simple and effective method of repairing the chronic radial collateral ligament injury. The importance of correct anatomical placement of the anchor is stressed, and guidelines for this are discussed.

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