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Back to EpisodesDeep Dives on Surgical Technique: Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
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Episoe 39, Season 2. Chuck and Chris take a deep dive on another sports topic- thumb UCL repair. We discuss primary repair and suture tape augmentation. After a brief case introduction, we discuss the decisions the surgeon considers and the implications for cost and for recovery.
Reference mentioned:
Michelle Carlson, et al. Anatomy of the thumb metacarpophalangeal ulnar and radial collateral ligaments. J Hand Surg Am . 2012 Oct;37(10):2021-6.
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