Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Kinematics and Elongation of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament

The purpose of the study was to determine if the sphericity of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint influences the joint ’s rotational axis (RA) and elongation patterns of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL).

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - November 17, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Krishnan Sircar, Constanze H ägermann, Martin Scaal, Lars-Peter Müller, Jens Dargel, Kilian Wegmann Tags: Editor's Choice Source Type: research