Efficiency of magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing unstable ligament injuries around the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint: A comparison to arthroscopy

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the accuracy of MRI in identifying ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), radial collateral ligament (RCL), and volar plate (VP) injuries of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) of the thumb by comparing with diagnostic arthroscopy. Methods: A total of 56 consecutive pa...

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Main Authors: Yong-Eun Shin, Sung-Joon Kim, Jeong-Sang Kim, Kwon-Young Kwak, Ji-Hyo Kim, Jong-Pil Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499020978308