Thursday, August 7, 2014

Swan-Neck Deformity of the Thumb

Swan-Neck deformity of the thumb occurs when the thumb's metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint (the joint where the thumb attaches to the hand) hyperextends too much. The ligament that usually prevents this is called the 'volar plate'. Some people are born with loose ('double') joints; these joints are

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