what size graft should be used for a thumb ucl reconstruction when using the 3.5 DX SL anchor?
a. 4mm
b. 2mm
c. 5 mm
d. 3.5 mm -ANS b. 2 mm
in a stensor lesion of the thumb the UCL gets stuck superficial to what structure?
a. extensor pollicis aponeuruois
b. adductor pollicus aponeuruois
c. abductor pollicus aponeuruois
d. flexor pollicus aponeuruois -ANS b. adductor pollicus aponeuruois
which of the following statements regarding the thumb is correct? -ANS in MCP flexion, the proper UCL
resists valgus force
when small bone is encountered on the proximal phalanx when performing a thumb ucl repair, a mini
pushlock anchor maybe substitued for the 3.5 SL -ANS true
a chronic disruption of the thumb UCL is referred to as -ANS gamekeeper's thumb
before placing the second swivelock anchor for a thumb UCL IB, the thumb should be placed in -ANS 30
degrees of flexion
what is the length of the anchor body and fork tipped eyelit in the 3.5 mm DX SL anchor -ANS 8.5 mm