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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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   Injuries to it cause instability and loss of function of the thumb. [1] Acutely this injury is known as the Skier's thumb [ 2 ] or if the result of chronic injury Gamekeeper's thumb . References

5. Stener lesion - Wikipedia

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   Most gamekeeper's thumb injuries are treated by simply immobilizing the joint in a thumb spica splint or a modified wrist splint and allowing the ligament to heal. However, near total or total tears of the UCL may require surgery to achieve a satisfactory repair, especially if accompanied by a Stener lesion.

6. Hand injury - Wikipedia

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   Most hand injuries are minor and can heal without difficulty. However, any time the hand or finger is cut, crushed or the pain is ongoing, it is best to see a physician. Hand injuries when not treated on time can result in long term morbidity. [6] Simple hand injuries do not typically require antibiotics as they do not change the chance of ...

7. Colts' Jonathan Taylor says health of thumb will determine ...

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   Taylor was injured in the Colts' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 26. Despite running for a pair of touchdowns and 91 yards, Taylor was playing in immense pain, he revealed.

8. Sprain - Wikipedia

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   Fingers and wrists - Wrist sprains commonly occur, especially during a fall on an outstretched hand. Gamekeeper's thumb (Skier's thumb) - forceful grabbing that leads to an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the thumb, historically found in Scottish gamekeepers [20] Spine

9. I'm a lifelong skier. There are 6 mistakes I always see ... - AOL

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   I'm an experienced skier who has been to more than a dozen ski resorts around the world.. I often see beginners make mistakes such as holding up lines, tailgating, and zooming down slopes. Wearing ...