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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Use of Abductor Pollicis Brevis Tendon for Reconstruction of Chronic Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Radial Collateral Ligament Injuries: A Report of Two Cases and Literature Review.

Marta Montanari, Danilo Donati, Mario Lando, Paolo Boccolari, Roberto Tedeschi, Andrea Leti Acciaro, Filippo Pantaleoni

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Marta MontanariDepartment of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Policlinico di Modena Modena Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6932-116X
Danilo DonatiPhysical Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit Policlinico di Modena Modena Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4301-7569
Mario LandoDepartment of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Policlinico di Modena Modena Italy.
Paolo BoccolariPhysical Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit Policlinico di Modena Modena Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8992-3957
Roberto TedeschiDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna Bologna Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9037-4767
Andrea Leti AcciaroDepartment of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Policlinico di Modena Modena Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1474-4919
Filippo PantaleoniDepartment of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Policlinico di Modena Modena Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7437-6236

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Abstract

Radial collateral ligament (RCL) injuries of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint are relatively rare compared to ulnar collateral ligament lesions. These injuries typically occur due to forced and sudden adduction of the thumb and can significantly impair MCP joint functionality. In chronic cases, direct ligament repair is often unfeasible, necessitating various reconstruction techniques, including the use of the abductor pollicis brevis (APB) tendon. This manuscript aims to review the literature on APB-based reconstruction techniques and to present two cases of chronic RCL tears treated with a modified reconstruction technique using a dorsal half-slip of the APB tendon, along with their functional outcomes.

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abductor pollicis brevischronic injurieschronic instabilitycollateral ligament tearreconstruction techniques

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PMCPMC13093686

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