Thumb Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction With Autologous Graft: A Technical Note
Several procedures have been described to restore range of motion and stability for chronic radial collateral ligament (RCL) injuries. Anatomical repairs are indicated for acute tears, while for neglected cases, several reconstruction techniques have been described. The purpose of this technical note is to present a detailed, modified surgical technique of treating a chronic RCL tear, using an autologous tendon graft placed in a triangular fashion using drill holes (keyhole technique).
Authors
- Christos K. Yiannakopoulos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4768-6236)
- Georgios Kalinterakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8875-4007)
- Eleni Christodoulou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3865-1904)
- Konstantinos Mastrantonakis
- Georgios Psilomanousakis
Institutions
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-04-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.82539
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01