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Abstract
Breakdancing is an acrobatic dance that involves spinning on various parts of the
body including the head, dorsal spine and hand. Three cases are reported of partial
rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb, associated with a fracture
of the base of the proximal phalanx which occurred as a result of torsional forces
applied to the abducted and hyperextended thumb. It appears to be a distinct clinical
entity. In all cases, open reduction was required and led to excellent functional
recovery.
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Publication history
Accepted:
November 28,
1985
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© 1986 Published by Elsevier Inc.
