Deep Dives on Surgical Technique: Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair

Episoe 39, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris take a deep dive on another sports topic- thumb UCL repair.  We discuss primary repair and suture tape augmentation.  After a brief case introduction, we discuss the decisions the surgeon considers and the implications for cost and for recovery.Reference mentioned: Michelle  Carlson, et al. Anatomy of the thumb metacarpophalangeal ulnar and radial collateral ligaments.  J Hand Surg Am . 2012 Oct;37(10):2021-6.  We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvzAs always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.