We have located links that may give you full text access.
CASE REPORTS
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Simultaneous Bilateral Functional Radiography in Ulnar Collateral Ligament Lesion of the Thumb: An Original Technique.
American Journal of Orthopedics 2015 August
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.
Full text links
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app