Anatomy of the Radial and Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Mentor

Michelle G. Carlson, MD

Scope

Biomechanical and anatomical research will be conducted to study in detail the ulnar and radial collateral ligaments in the thumb. It is hypothesized that better knowledge of specific ligament insertion points may alter the approach to surgical reconstruction.

The medical student will work with the investigator during cadaver dissection of the ligaments, reconstruction, and biomechanical strength testing of the reconstructed ligaments. The medical student may conduct literature reviews relevant to the project. In addition, the medical student will accompany the investigator to office hours and surgery in order to better understand how concepts investigated during biomechanical research may ultimately translate into practice.

Research findings will add to knowledge of thumb anatomy and may change clinical thinking and the surgical approach to ulnar and radial collateral ligament reconstruction.

Contact

Tracy Klein
email: kleint@hss.edu