Thumb X-Ray Valgus Stress MCP

Upper Limb AP valgus stress MCP joint VAR
Objective

Assess stability of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb MCP joint (skier's thumb).

Quality criteria

Medial joint space opening assessable.
Asymmetry compared with the contralateral side.
No rotation.

Common errors

Insufficient stress.
Bilateral examination not performed.
Movement.

I dito in proiezione AP. Operatore applica stress in valgo con protezione piombata. Eseguire bilateralmente per confronto. Raggio…

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