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Review
. 2015 Apr;40(4):835-42.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.11.009.

Thumb ligament injuries

Joshua S Gluck  1 , Elaine C Balutis  2 , Steven Z Glickel  2
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Review

Thumb ligament injuries

Joshua S Gluck et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Apr.

Abstract

Thumb ligament injuries are common, particularly those involving the metacarpophalangeal joint. Our understanding and treatment of these injuries continues to evolve. This article provides a comprehensive review of recent literature with updates pertaining to the anatomy, function, diagnosis, and treatment of thumb ligament injuries.

Keywords: CMC; Thumb ligaments; UCL; basal joint; metacarpophalangeal.

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  • Letter Regarding "Thumb Ligament Injuries".
    Raizman NM, Ring DC. Raizman NM, et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Oct;40(10):2116-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.06.124. J Hand Surg Am. 2015. PMID: 26408383 No abstract available.
  • In Reply.
    Glickel SZ. Glickel SZ. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Oct;40(10):2117. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.07.013. J Hand Surg Am. 2015. PMID: 26408384 No abstract available.

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