Thumb Radial Collateral Ligament

DefinitionRadial Collateral Ligament Avulsion

 

Also known as Chauffeur's Thumb

 

Epidemiology

 

Much less common than UCL injuries

 

Issues

 

Rarely get soft tissue interposition

 

Management

 

Chronic Instability

 

1.  Repair scarred ligament

 

2.  Reconstruct with graft

 

3.  Advance Abductor pollicis

- reinsert 10mm more distally on P1