Dislocations and Ligament Injuries of the Hand-Comprehensive Review 2016 Dislocations and Ligament Injuries of the Thumb

Comprehensive Review 2016 Dislocations and Ligament Injuries of the Thumb

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Video Summary

The video discusses dislocation and ligament injuries of the thumb. The speaker starts by explaining the unique anatomy of the thumb compared to the digits. They discuss the anatomy of the CMC joint, including the trapezium and base of the metacarpal bones, as well as the ligaments that provide stability to the joint. They mention the importance of the dorsal radial ligament in preventing dorsal instability of the CMC joint. The video also covers instability and injuries of the thumb MCP joint, including skier's thumb and gamekeeper's thumb. Various treatment options for these injuries are discussed, including casting, closed reduction percutaneous pinning, and surgical options such as ligament reconstruction and arthrodesis. The speaker also briefly touches on thumb IP joint dislocations. The video concludes with a mention of thumb MCP joint dislocations, their rare occurrence, and possible treatment options. No credits were given.

Keywords

dislocation

ligament injuries

thumb

CMC joint

anatomy