Arthroscopic Repair of Collateral Ligaments in Metacarpophalangeal Joints

Although typically reported in thumb and small fingers, collateral ligament ruptures of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints have been described in all digits. Traditional open repair requires a dissection that violates the sagittal band and may result in increased scarring and decreased hand functi...

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Main Authors: Brenon L. Abernathie, M.D., Andrew J. Lovy, M.D., M.S., Steven M. Koehler, M.D., Michael R. Hausman, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-04-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628714001297