Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb in a 5-year-old girl.

Injuries to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb are rare in children and usually involve avulsion of the bone or cartilage. We describe a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb with minimal symptoms in a 5-year-old girl.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wallace, D, Carr, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1993