Therapeutic interventions for acute complete ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for acute complete rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb in adults. Methods: The following databases were searched: MEDLINE and EMBASE via OVID, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus via EBSCO, from database inception to 31 ^st January 2018. Inclusion criteria were: (i) randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) or study of intervention with a comparator; (ii) participants with diagnosis of acute complete rupture of the UCL of the thumb; (iii) participants aged 18 years of age or older at enrolment; and (iv) published in a peer-reviewed English-language journal. Results: In total, six studies were identified for inclusion after screening. All studies had a high risk

SUBMITTER: Mikhail M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6051197 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature