Metacarpophalangeal collateral ligament reconstruction after band saw amputation: case report with review of MCP anatomy and injury.
Rubin LE, Miki RA, Taksali S, Bernstein RA. Metacarpophalangeal collateral ligament reconstruction after band saw amputation: case report with review of MCP anatomy and injury. Iowa Orthopedic Journal 2008, 28: 53-7. PMID: 19223949, PMCID: PMC2603350.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidents, OccupationalAdultAmputation, TraumaticCollateral LigamentsFinger InjuriesHumansMaleMetacarpophalangeal JointPlastic Surgery ProceduresRadiographyConceptsIndex MCP jointIndex metacarpophalangeal jointRadial collateral ligamentCollateral ligament reconstructionAcute boneRestoration of stabilityLigament reconstructionSurgical repairRadial borderCase reportMCP jointsCollateral ligamentMetacarpophalangeal jointCorticocancellous boneMetacarpal headProximal phalanxRadial aspectOsseous integrationOptimal outcomesBone fragmentsAmputationInjuryBoneJointsOsteosynthesis