Repair of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb

Authors

  • Savas V Sourmelis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/17453674.1997.11744745

Abstract

21 patients were surgically managed using pull-out technique for acute rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. Clinical examinations and stress radiography in extension has been performed in all patients Function at a mean follow up time of 3 (1.5–6) years showed excellent results in 18 patients, good in 1, and fair in 2. No complications occurred.

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Published

1997-01-01

How to Cite

Sourmelis, S. V. (1997). Repair of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. Acta Orthopaedica, 68(sup275), 52–54. https://doi.org/10.1080/17453674.1997.11744745