Radial Collateral Ligament Laxity of  Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Following Trapeziometacarpal Arthrodesis

CONCLUSIONS: Radial collateral ligament laxity of thumb MCP joint was exacerbated after TM arthrodesis. Greater fixation angle in palmar abduction resulted in more laxity of the joint.TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Prognostic IV.PMID:38625067 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.03.006

Source: Hand Surgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Yasunori Hattori Vijayendrasingh Gour Sotetsu Sakamoto Jun Sasaki Kota Hayashi Kazuteru Doi Source Type: research