Chronic proximal ulnar collateral ligament injuries thumb-a case report

J Terrence Jose Jerome1, Palani Kumar C1,2

  • 1Olympia Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India.

Summary

A rare thumb injury, proximal metacarpal ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) avulsion, was successfully repaired using suture anchors under wide-awake anesthesia. This technique ensured MCP joint stability and excellent patient recovery, with no symptoms at one year.