Classification

Other than gamekeeper's thumb, classification of hand and forearm ligament injuries is descriptive, referring to the joint involved, the ligament involved, soft tissue status (open, closed), associated avulsion fractures and assessment of stability or extent of the lesion (partial, complete).

Hand Ligament Injury Classification
 
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