Simultaneous injury of both ligaments at the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Case report
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccot.2017.09.007Keywords:
thumb, collateral ligaments, injury, bone avulsionAbstract
We report a case of simultaneous avulsion fracture of both collateral ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. The mechanism of injury and treatment used are analyzed.
Evidence level. IV.
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