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The ECRL bone-tendon ligamentoplasty for chronic ulnar instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb

Published inChirurgie de la main, vol. 24, no. 5, p. 217-221
Publication date2005
Abstract

We report the results of a new bone-tendon ligamentoplasty for the reconstruction of chronic injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament at the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. The mean follow-up period was 36 months. Using the Glickel grading system, seven patients had excellent results and one patient had good results. The mean loss of pinch strength was 10% compared with the contralateral thumb. The mean loss of motion at the MP joint was 8%. This technique successfully restores the desired long lasting stability while maintaining mobility of the thumb's metacarpophalangeal joint.

Keywords
  • Adult
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Collateral Ligaments/surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability/surgery
  • Male
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint
  • Middle Aged
  • Tendons/transplantation
  • Thumb
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ulna
Citation (ISO format)
FUSETTI, Cesare et al. The ECRL bone-tendon ligamentoplasty for chronic ulnar instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. In: Chirurgie de la main, 2005, vol. 24, n° 5, p. 217–221. doi: 10.1016/j.main.2005.08.003
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