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Ligamentous injury of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Tags

Orthopaedic Surgery

Advisors

Khulaif, Ahmad M., Hasanain, Mussttafa M.

Authors

Bayyoumi, Amr Gumaa

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:39:41

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2017-07-12 06:39:41

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

The ligamentous injury of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb occurs more to the ulnar collateral ligament by the incidence about 90%. Radial collateral ligament, dorsal capsule and volar plate may sustain injury. The diagnosis depends on the stress test either clinical or radiological. Surgical treatment for acute injury type by ligament repair and for the chronic type by ligament reconstruction .With failure of ligament reconstruction arthrodesis or arthroplasty can take place.

Issued

1 Jan 2013

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/34533

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Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023