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Gamekeeper's thumb injury views. Minimal displacement noted. |
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C-arm stress of Gamekeeper's thumb demonstrating gross instability |
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Approach to Thumb UCL repair
- Avulsed UCL ligament
- Thumb metacarpal head
- Thumb proximal phalangeal base, insertion of UCL ligament
- Splint adductor aponeuorisis
** Not shown are the dorsal branches of the radial nerve which must be retracted and preserved during the procedure.
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C-arm demonstrate reduced thumb MCP joint with metallic mini-suture anchor in place. |
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C-arm demonstrate reduced thumb MCP joint with metallic mini-suture anchor in place. |