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2. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb - Wikipedia

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   Gamekeeper's thumb and skier's thumb are two similar conditions, both of which involve insufficiency of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb. The chief difference between these two conditions is that skier's thumb is generally considered to be an acute condition acquired after a fall or similar abduction injury to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the thumb, whereas gamekeeper ...

3. Acquired hand deformity - Wikipedia

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   Gamekeeper's thumb, also known as skier's thumb, is characterised by a diminished ability to grasp or pinch with the thumb due to damage to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). [4] Gamekeeper's thumb can be caused by acute injury or chronic overuse, often arousing from a fall where the hand is extended that leads to forceful separation of the ...

4. Ulnar collateral ligament of thumb - Wikipedia

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   The ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb runs along the ulnar side of the metacarpo-phalangeal joint of the thumb. The ulnar collateral ligament is an important stabilizer of the thumb. It is on the radial side of the wrist, but on the ulnar side of the thumb. It should not be confused with the ulnar collateral ligament of wrist joint.

5. Stener lesion - Wikipedia

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   The ulnar collateral ligament is an important stabilizer of the thumb. Thumb instability resulting from disruption of the UCL profoundly impairs the overall function of the involved hand. Because of this, it is critical that these injuries receive appropriate attention and treatment. [citation needed]

6. Rams QB Matthew Stafford sprains UCL in thumb in loss to ...

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   The Los Angeles Rams may be without Matthew Stafford this weekend. Stafford suffered a sprained UCL in his right thumb during their blowout 43-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, head coach ...

7. Collateral ligaments of metacarpophalangeal joints - Wikipedia

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   In human anatomy, the radial (RCL) and ulnar (UCL) collateral ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) of the hand are the primary stabilisers of the MCP joints. [1] A collateral ligament flanks each MCP joint - one on either side. Each attaches proximally at the head of the metacarpal bone, and distally at the base of the phalynx.

8. Tom Brady finally reveals playoff thumb injury - AOL

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   Brady is shown getting treatment from his body man and friend, Alex Guerrero; Guerrero massages the muscles and tendons around the thumb, and it’s clear there are several stitches in the hand.

9. Ulnar collateral ligament injury - Wikipedia

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   Ulnar collateral ligament injury or UCL injury may refer to: ... Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb This page was last edited on 22 ...