Objectives: Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL ... compare nonoperative treatment with surgical repair and surgical reconstruction of thumb UCL injuries. A secondary purpose was ...

Thumb dominance reported in 8 studies (168 ... and range of motion after surgical reconstruction. *Glickel grading system. NR, not reported. Significantly better motion for anchor group versus ...

“We banked the first metacarpal bone in the distal forearm for later reconstruction,” doctors said. X-rays show the thumb bone embedded on the top of the forearm, appearing in scans as an ...

Trigger finger can leave the finger or thumb stuck in a bent or flexed position. It happens when the protective sheath covering the tendon becomes inflamed. Surgery to cut the tendon sheath can ...

Ganglion cysts are commonly found in areas of constant mechanical stress such as the joints and tendons of the wrist or hand as well as the anterior aspect of the ankle. In the knee, parameniscal ...

However, both approaches have associated risks, prompting the development of single-incision slings (SIS) as a third option. SIS have proven their efficacy in SUI treatment, but the impact of these ...

In some cases the trapezium is left in some place. To start, the surgeon will make one of two incisions: Dorsal incision: Made on the back of the base of the thumb Wagner incision: Made at the base of ...