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Thumb Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction With Autologous Graft: A Technical Note

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Several procedures have been described to restore range of motion and stability for chronic radial collateral ligament (RCL) injuries. Anatomical repairs are indicated for acute tears, while for neglected cases, several reconstruction techniques have been described. The purpose of this technical note is to present a detailed, modified surgical technique of treating a chronic RCL tear, using an autologous tendon graft placed in a triangular fashion using drill holes (keyhole technique).

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82539

Authors: Konstantinos Mastrantonakis, Georgios Kalinterakis, Eleni Christodoulou, Georgios Psilomanousakis, Christos Yiannakopoulos

Institutions: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, IASO General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409579318