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  • Title: [Surgical technique in ski thumb injury].
    Author: Holzach P, Heim D, Matter P.
    Journal: Helv Chir Acta; 1993 Sep; 60(1-2):267-70. PubMed ID: 8226070.
    Abstract:
    The skier's-thumb, an instability of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the first metacarpo-phalangeal joint is one of the most common hand injuries in alpine skiing. In over 60% of our cases the ligament is ruptured, mostly near or at its distal insertion at the base of the first metaphalanx. Also a bony avulsion of the UCL at its distal insertion is not uncommon. A significant instability or a bony avulsion of the UCL with dislocation of the fragments is an indication for open reconstruction and stabilization. Good experience has been gained with a fish hook pull-out-wire technique. We describe the approach and the reconstruction technique.
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