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<p>An intricate and unique combination of ligamentous, fibrocartilaginous, and osseous structures stabilize the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. Both ultrasound and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging are extremely useful in evaluating these critical structures. This article reviews common injuries of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint, while highlighting the merits, limitations, and pitfalls of the two imaging modalities. A clear appreciation of each method, paired with anatomic knowledge, will lend greater confidence and accuracy to diagnosing impactful injuries and guiding intervention.</p>
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An intricate and unique combination of ligamentous, fibrocartilaginous, and osseous structures stabilize the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. Both ultrasound and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging are extremely useful in evaluating these critical structures. This article reviews common injuries of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint, while highlighting the merits, limitations, and pitfalls of the two imaging modalities. A clear appreciation of each method, paired with anatomic knowledge, will lend greater confidence and accuracy to diagnosing impactful injuries and guiding intervention.

Ultrasound versus MRI in the evaluation of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint

Journal of Ultrasonography

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An intricate and unique combination of ligamentous, fibrocartilaginous, and osseous structures stabilize the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. Both ultrasound...

Ultrasound versus MRI in the evaluation of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint

Article Category: Review Paper

Publié en ligne: 23 nov. 2023

Pages: e214 - e222

Reçu: 05 juil. 2023

Accepté: 27 juil. 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15557/jou.2023.0030

Mots clés
ultrasound, thumb, metacarpophalangeal joint, MRI, collateral ligament

© 2023 Beatrice Knisely et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Ultrasound versus MRI in the evaluation of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint

Article Category: Review Paper

Publié en ligne: 23 nov. 2023

Pages: e214 - e222

Reçu: 05 juil. 2023

Accepté: 27 juil. 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15557/jou.2023.0030

Mots clésultrasound, thumb, metacarpophalangeal joint, MRI, collateral ligament

© 2023 Beatrice Knisely et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
ultrasound, thumb, metacarpophalangeal joint, MRI, collateral ligament