Abstract
Proximal Avulsion of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Thumb
Highlights
Injuries of the Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the thumb are relatively common and well described in the literature
Stener lesion refers to the displacement of the avulsed distal end of the UCL, moving to lie over the adductor aponeurosis making the chances of spontaneous healing impossible [1]
We present a case report of an Ulnar collateral ligament injury with avulsion of the proximal end of the ligament
Summary
Injuries of the Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the thumb are relatively common and well described in the literature. Stener lesion refers to the displacement of the avulsed distal end of the UCL, moving to lie over the adductor aponeurosis making the chances of spontaneous healing impossible [1]. We present a case report of an Ulnar collateral ligament injury with avulsion of the proximal end of the ligament. Whilst this is referred to in text books, there are no reported individual cases or series in the published literature.
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