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SUBMITTER: Abernathie BL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4454789 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Abernathie Brenon L BL Lovy Andrew J AJ Koehler Steven M SM Hausman Michael R MR
Arthroscopy techniques 20150302 2
Although typically reported in thumb and small fingers, collateral ligament ruptures of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints have been described in all digits. Traditional open repair requires a dissection that violates the sagittal band and may result in increased scarring and decreased hand function. Arthroscopic repair of MCP collateral ligaments has not been previously described. We present a new technique for repairing MCP collateral ligaments arthroscopically. ...[more]