The radial collateral ligament of the thumb extends from the first metacarpal head to the proximal phalanx of the thumb. It is located on the radial side of the joint and is weaker than the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb.
Last Updated on June 27, 2024
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- Volar Plate Arthroplasty Hand and Wrist
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🩺 Clinical Conditions & Indications
- Volar plate injury 1. High-Yield Summary Volar plate injuries of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint represent the most frequent soft-tissue and...
- VATER syndrome 1. High-Yield Summary Condition Definition: VATER association is an acronymic constellation representing a non-random cluster of congenital malformations:...
- Vascular malformations of the hand 1. High-Yield Summary Biological Classification: Vascular malformations are congenital non-neoplastic developmental anomalies of vascular embryogenesis with stable endothelial...
- Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of the thumb 1. High-Yield Summary Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is a common and...
🔬 Anatomy, Pathology & Diagnostics
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