Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

March 2018 | by EMauthor


Hyperextension injury of the thumb

Always check the integrity of the ulnar collateral ligament and compare to other side

X-ray to exclude avulsion fracture

If completely disrupted, refer to orthopaedics

If not sure, place in modified Bennett’s POP and review in clinic





Links

HOSPITAL ADMISSION

HOME

INTRANET HUB






Created with the Personal Edition of HelpNDoc: Free EBook and documentation generator