2024年1月12日 · Thumb Collateral Ligament Injuries, most commonly ulnar collateral (UCL), are athletic injuries that lead to a decrease in effective thumb pinch and grasp. Diagnosis relies …

Skier's thumb is an acute partial or complete rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb’s metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) due to a hyperabduction trauma of the thumb. …

Acute UCL tears typically present with swelling, tenderness, and ecchymosis over the UCL with weakness and pain in pinch and key grip. Frank instability can be present, but often stress …

Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) is a common hand injury that can lead to long-term problems if inadequately treated [3, 5, 34]. …

By enlarge, injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is more common than the radial collateral ligament (RCL) accounting for 60–90% of ligamentous collateral injury cases at the MCP joint …

A thumb UCL injury is primarily diagnosed clinically. Patients often report pain at the first metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ), which is usually aggravated by thumb abduction or …

2012年11月7日 · Untreated ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) can lead to long-term pain and functional …

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the primary stabilizer of the first metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint during valgus stress. Injuries of the UCL typically occur as a result of …

2024年8月22日 · Acute complete ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) are common and account for approximately 50 in 100,000 …

How is a UCL injury treated? The treatment depends on the severity of the injury. Grade 1 and 2 injuries are treated by splinting, generally for eight weeks. Grade 3 injuries are most commonly …