Metacarpophalangeal Joint
"Metacarpophalangeal Joint" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The articulation between a metacarpal bone and a phalanx.
| Descriptor ID |
D008662
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A02.835.583.405.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Metacarpophalangeal Joint- Metacarpophalangeal Joint
- Joint, Metacarpophalangeal
- Joints, Metacarpophalangeal
- Metacarpophalangeal Joints
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Metacarpophalangeal Joint" by people in Profiles.
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Bridges TN, Lazaro JS, Kwan SA, Jones CM, Matzon JL, Rivlin M. Postoperative Outcomes Following Metacarpal Neck Fractures Treated With Intramedullary Screws Versus Closed Reduction Percutaneous Pinning. Hand (N Y). 2026 Apr; 21(4):567-573.
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Legerstee IWF, Kooi K, Hoftiezer YAJ, Lipson SM, Aldasooky R, Kanaan R, Nelissen RGHH, Bhashyam AR, Chen NC, Eberlin KR. A Morphologic Analysis of Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Avulsion Fracture Fragments and Risk Factors for Surgical Treatment. Hand (N Y). 2026 Feb; 21(2):260-264.
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Kooi K, Legerstee IWF, van Vliet E, Freundt LA, Reikersdorfer K, Chen NC, Eberlin KR. Anatomy of the Lumbrical Muscles: Implications for Mechanical Advantage. Hand (N Y). 2025 Oct; 20(7):1029-1034.
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Legerstee IWF, Shen OY, Kooi K, Hoftiezer YAJ, Eberlin KR, Chen NC. Complications and Unplanned Reoperation After Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Arthrodesis. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 05; 50(5):621.e1-621.e8.
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Notermans BJW, Lans J, Arnold D, Jupiter JB, Chen NC. Factors Associated With Reoperation After Silicone Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis. Hand (N Y). 2020 11; 15(6):805-811.
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Lans J, van Hernen JJ, Eusamio B, Langhammer C, Eberlin KR, Chen NC. The Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon Does Not Lie Parallel to the Thumb Metacarpal. Hand (N Y). 2019 Jan; 14(1):86-90.
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Lutsky KF, Edelman D, Lebowitz C, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK. Union Rates and Complications After Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Fusion. Hand (N Y). 2019 11; 14(6):803-807.
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Jimenez ML, Hioe SD, Kachooei AR, Shearin JW, Jones CM, Rivlin M. Single-Bundle vs Double-Bundle (Anatomical) Reconstruction of the Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament: Biomechanical Study. Hand (N Y). 2019 07; 14(4):483-486.
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Wilkens SC, Tarabochia MA, Ring D, Chen NC. Factors Associated With Radiographic Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis in Patients Not Seeking Care for This Condition. Hand (N Y). 2019 05; 14(3):364-370.
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Micev AJ, Gaspar MP, Culp RW. Osteochondral Autograft Transfer for Treatment of Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Cartilage Defects. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2016 Sep; 20(3):108-12.