Treatment of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb: A Critical Analysis Review. Issue 2 (21st February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pulos, Nicholas; Shin, Alexander Y.
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 5:Issue 2(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-02-21
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.16.00051
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : Ulnar collateral ligament injuries are best classified according to chronicity of injury and grade of tear, with partial tears and nondisplaced tears being amenable to nonoperative treatment. In general, acute injuries may be primarily repaired with suture-anchor fixation, most often to the insertion of the ligament on the proximal phalanx, which allows for early joint range of motion. Symptomatic chronic injuries may be managed surgically with primary repair, reconstruction, or arthrodesis.