Treatment of Acute Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Using Mitek? Suture Anchor

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2008;13(4):282-287.
Published online December 1, 2008.

Il-Jung Park, Youn-Soo Kim, Kee-Haeng Lee, Changhoon Jeong, Chan-Woong Moon, Kyung-Hoon, Lee, Hyoung-Min Kim

Mitek 봉합 나사를 이용한 수지 근위지간 관절 급성 측부인대 손상의 치료

박일중, 김윤수, 이기행, 정창훈, 문찬웅, 이경훈, 김형민

Abstract

Injuries to the collateral ligament of the proximal interphalangeal joints are relatively common. However, there is no clear consensus on the proper treatment of these injuries. Thirteen acute complete ruptures of the collateral ligament of the proximal interphalangeal joint were repaired primarily using a Mitek? suture anchor. Active finger exercise was started gently with buddy taping two weeks postoperatively. All were able to have the activity of daily living within 6 weeks and return to their original work within 12 weeks. Pain was completely relieved and loss of joint motion averaged 20˚. A stable joint was achieved in each case, with no recurrent instability. Suture anchor technique can be recommended as a simple and effective method of repairing the collateral ligament of fingers.