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J Hand Surg Eur Vol · Dec 1997
Alternative method of repairing collateral ligament injuries at the metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb and fingers. Use of the Mitek anchor.
- G D Beauperthuy and E F Burke.
- Harper Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, USA.
- J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 1997 Dec 1; 22 (6): 736-8.
AbstractInjuries to the joints of the thumb and fingers frequently cause complete or partial tears of the collateral ligaments, resulting in marked instability of the involved joint. Twelve patients with 12 unstable metacarpophalangeal joints were treated surgically with a Mitek metal suture anchor. At the last postoperative follow-up (range 6 weeks-6 months) 11 of 12 patients had good to excellent results subjectively and had regained 75% of the strength of the uninjured side.
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