Thumb ulnar collateral ligament injuries are common and can require surgical repair to restore thumb stability. Techniques that use suture anchors are challenging in patients with poor bone stock or cortical defect at the attachment site. Therefore, we describe anchor-less techniques for ulnar collateral ligament repair, with one new technique simplifying repair. We then report the clinical results for one patient treated with this new technique.
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