Thomas Mitchell

2 months ago | digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu | Thomas Mitchell |Scott Mitchell |Chia Yi Wu

KeywordsRadial collateral ligament, Thumb ligament injury, Thumb ligament reconstruction, Thumb ligament repairAbstractPURPOSE OF REVIEW: Injuries to the radial collateral ligament (RCL) of the thumb are thought to be relatively uncommon, especially when compared to the ulnar collateral ligament. However, the radial collateral ligament is increasingly recognized as critical for the overall stability of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint.