scholarly journals A Device for Quantitative Analysis of the Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Cervantes ◽  
Woojeong Elena Byun ◽  
Ava Chen ◽  
Kristina Kim ◽  
Kaitlyn Nealon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Ligamentous Injury ◽  
Skier’S Thumb

A device to quantitatively assess the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb was developed to facilitate rapid and accurate diagnosis of the ligamentous injury known as Skier’s thumb.

Quantitative Analysis of the Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Ulnar Footprint and Its Relationship to the Ulnar Sublime Tubercle

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 1936-1941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lutul D. Farrow ◽  
Andrew J. Mahoney ◽  
John J. Stefancin ◽  
Mihra S. Taljanovic ◽  
Joseph E. Sheppard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Collateral Ligament

A Rare Combined Fracture and Ligamentous Injury of the Thumb

1998 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 542-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. SMITH ◽  
A. JAMIESON
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Ligamentous Injury ◽  
Bennett’S Fracture

Bennett’s fracture of the base of the metacarpal of the thumb and avulsion of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb are both relatively common injuries. It is, however, rare for the two lesions to occur simultaneously and we report such a case.

scholarly journals Trends in Patient, Physician, and Public Perception of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Using Social Media Analytics

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 232596712199005
Author(s):  
Jonathan S. Yu ◽  
James B. Carr ◽  
Jacob Thomas ◽  
Julianna Kostas ◽  
Zhaorui Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Return To Play ◽  
Social Media Analytics ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
The Past ◽  
Positive Sentiment ◽  
Negative Sentiment

Background: Social media posts regarding ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries and reconstruction surgeries have increased in recent years. Purpose: To analyze posts shared on Instagram and Twitter referencing UCL injuries and reconstruction surgeries to evaluate public perception and any trends in perception over the past 3 years. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: A search of a 3-year period (August 2016 and August 2019) of public Instagram and Twitter posts was performed. We searched for >22 hashtags and search terms, including #TommyJohn, #TommyJohnSurgery, and #tornUCL. A categorical classification system was used to assess the sentiment, media format, perspective, timing, accuracy, and general content of each post. Post popularity was measured by number of likes and comments. Results: A total of 3119 Instagram posts and 267 Twitter posts were included in the analysis. Of the 3119 Instagram posts analyzed, 34% were from patients, and 28% were from providers. Of the 267 Twitter posts analyzed, 42% were from patients, and 16% were from providers. Although the majority of social media posts were of a positive sentiment, over the past 3 years, there was a major surge in negative sentiment posts (97% increase) versus positive sentiment posts (9% increase). Patients were more likely to focus their posts on rehabilitation, return to play, and activities of daily living. Providers tended to focus their posts on education, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Patient posts declined over the past 3 years (–28%), whereas provider posts increased substantially (110%). Of posts shared by health care providers, 4% of posts contained inaccurate or misleading information. Conclusion: The majority of patients who post about their UCL injury and reconstruction on social media have a positive sentiment when discussing their procedure. However, negative sentiment posts have increased significantly over the past 3 years. Patient content revolves around rehabilitation and return to play. Although patient posts have declined over the past 3 years, provider posts have increased substantially with an emphasis on education.

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