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Simultaneous Bilateral Functional Radiography in Ulnar Collateral Ligament Lesion of the Thumb: An Original Technique.

In any thumb injury, particularly one caused by hyperabduction, an ulnar collateral ligament lesion (gamekeeper's or skier's thumb) must be considered. If the diagnosis is suspected, and radiographs show no fracture, comparative radiographs should be obtained in forced valgus. This examination, which uses a stress test to cause joint tilt, is crucial in making an accurate diagnosis and deciding on the most appropriate therapeutic approach. The forced valgus maneuver typically is performed by the examiner, who must stay with the patient in the radiography room and wear radiologic protection. We report on a simple, reliable, reproducible method that allows the patient's thumbs to be compared, under the same force application conditions, on a single radiograph. This technique reduces the patient's and examiner's exposure to x-rays and is well tolerated by the patient. Anesthesia for the thumb is usually not necessary.

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