Rupture of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint of the Index Finger

2000 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. BOSCH AGUILÁ ◽  
J. SOLANA CARNÉ ◽  
A. HENRIQUEZ LLUCH
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Index Finger ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Chronic Instability ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Persistent Instability

We report a case of chronic instability due to rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger of the left hand. Because of persistent instability after the initial conservative treatment, surgical treatment was required.

Chronic Finger Joint Instability Reconstructed With Bone–Ligament–Bone Graft from the Iliac Crest

2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 494-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. C. WU ◽  
T. C. WONG ◽  
T. H. YIP
Keyword(s):  
Bone Graft ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Chronic Instability ◽  
Radial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Palmar Plate

Five patients with chronic instability of digital joints presented with instability and functional disability. Two patients had ulnar collateral ligament damage of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint and another had chronic multidirectional instability due to radial collateral ligament, dorsal capsule and palmar plate laxity of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. The fourth patient had a lax radial collateral ligament and palmar plate of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the little finger and the fifth had chronic laxity of the ulnar collateral ligament of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb. All were reconstructed with bone–ligament–bone graft harvested from the iliac crest. The graft was fixed with screws and joint stability was achieved intra-operatively in all patients. All patients achieved a stable joint with improved functional performance at final followup.

In vivo metacarpophalanageal joint collateral ligament length changes during flexion

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 610-615
Author(s):  
YC Sun ◽  
XM Sheng ◽  
J Chen ◽  
ZW Qian
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Collateral Ligaments ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Joint Flexion ◽  
Length Changes ◽  
Middle Ring ◽  
Adult Volunteers

We investigated the in vivo length changes of the collateral ligaments of metacarpophalangeal joint during flexion. We obtained computed tomography scans of index, middle, ring and little fingers at 0°, 30°, 60° and 90° of joint flexion from six hands of six healthy adult volunteers. Three of them had their dominant right hand studied, and the other three had their non-dominant left hand studied. We measured and analysed the radial and ulnar collateral ligaments of each metacarpophalangeal joint from the reconstructed images. We found that the dorsal and middle portions of the both radial and ulnar collateral ligament lengthened progressively during digital flexion and reached the maximum at 90° flexion. The length of the volar portion increased from 0° to 30° flexion and then decreased from 30° to 60° flexion, reaching the minimum at 90°. In conclusion, three portions of collateral ligaments on both sides of the metacarpophalangeal joint have variable length changes during flexion, which act to stabilize the joint through its flexion arc.

scholarly journals Clinical results of the BoneWelding®Fiji® anchor for the treatment of Stener lesions of the thumb

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Kastenberger ◽  
Peter Kaiser ◽  
Gernot Schmidle ◽  
Kerstin Stock ◽  
Stefan Benedikt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Contralateral Side ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
Collateral Ligament

Abstract Introduction A new technology (Sportwelding®) was recently presented, which uses ultrasonic energy to meld a resorbable suture anchor at the interface with the host bone. A standardized clinical use was not investigated yet. This study prospectively evaluated the surgical and clinical outcomes of the Fiji Anchor® (Sportwelding®, Schlieren, Switzerland) in the repair of an ulnar collateral ligament lesion of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Material and methods The range of motion, grip and pinch strength, disability of arm, shoulder and the hand (DASH) and patient rated evaluation (PRWE) score, pain, satisfaction, complications and adverse events were assessed in 24 patients after surgical treatment for an acute displaced rupture or avulsion of the ulnar collateral metacarpophalangeal ligament of the thumb using the Fiji Anchor® after 6, 12 and 52 weeks. Results At final follow up, the range of motion of the metacarpophalangeal joint reached almost the contralateral side (49.3° SD 11.7°). Thumb opposition showed a Kapandji score of 9.7 (SD 0.5; range 9–10). Grip strength, the lateral, tip and the three jaw pinch showed nearly similar values compared to the contralateral side (83–101%). Pain was low (0.2 SD 0.7 at rest and 0.6 SD 1.0 during load). The DASH score was 5.0 (SD 7.3) and the PRWE score was 4.1 (SD 9.0). 81% of patients were very satisfied at final follow-up. Two patients were rated unstable during the follow-up period due to a second traumatic event. Three cases experienced difficulties during anchor insertion, whereby incorrect anchor insertion resulted in damage to the suture material; however, this was resolved after additional training. Conclusion One advantage of this anchor appears to be its stable fixation in cancellous bone. The surgical treatment of an ulnar collateral ligament lesion of the thumb using the Fiji Anchor® can lead to an excellent clinical outcome with a minor complication rate; however, long-term dangers and the cost effectiveness of the procedure are not known yet.

ROTATORY SUBLUXATION OF THE METACARPOPHALANGEAL INDEX FINGER JOINT: A CASE REPORT

Hand Surgery ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (01) ◽  
pp. 103-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Teo ◽  
Anthony Berger
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Index Finger ◽  
Extensor Tendon ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Open Injury ◽  
Complete Tear ◽  
Rotatory Subluxation ◽  
High Level

We report a case of rotatory subluxation of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) of the finger. A 40-year-old man sustained an open injury to his index finger following an explosive injury. Radiographs showed rotatory subluxation of the index finger MCPJ. The index finger extensor digitorium was found interposed in the MCPJ, with a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament. Treatment was by open reduction and repair of the collateral ligament and the extensor tendon. A high level of clinical suspicion is needed to diagnose this entity.

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