Gamekeepers Thumb: Symptoms, Surgery, & Treatment - Hand …
WEBDoes gamekeeper’s thumb require surgery? Surgery is typically only considered for this condition if the ligament at the base of the thumb is fully severed. If the tear is partial, then a cast or a thumb spica splint can be used to immobilize the joint and keep the ligament in place while it heals itself together again.
Understanding Surgical Repair of Skier’s Thumb
WEBSkier’s thumb (sometimes called gamekeeper’s thumb) is an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament. This ligament is located at the base of your thumb on the side near the index (pointer) finger. It helps keep your thumb stable when grasping or pinching objects.
Thumb Collateral Ligament Injury - Hand - Orthobullets
WEBJan 12, 2024 · 1. Evidence. 15. Video/Pods. 9. Images. Summary. Thumb Collateral Ligament Injuries, most commonly ulnar collateral (UCL), are athletic injuries that lead to a decrease in effective thumb pinch and grasp. Diagnosis relies upon thumb MCP radial-ulnar stress exam and MRI studies.
THUMB SPRAIN (GAMEKEEPER'S) - Hand Surgery Resource
WEBGamekeeper’s thumb, also referred to as skier’s thumb, is an avulsion or rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint of the thumb, resulting in joint instability.
Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb - Wikipedia
WEBMost gamekeeper's thumb partial 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 .
Orthopedic Surgery for Gamekeeper's (Skier's) Thumb - Medscape
WEBOct 20, 2022 · Gamekeeper's thumb is a clinical instability of the first metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint caused by an insufficiency of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the MCP joint of the thumb....
Sprained Thumb: Treatment, Symptoms & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
WEBThumb sprains are common injuries where a ligament stretches or tears within your thumb joint. In severe thumb sprains, your ligament can be partially or completely torn, which often needs surgery. Treatment for thumb sprains often involves rest, …
Skier's thumb | The British Society for Surgery of the Hand - BSSH
WEBFalling when skiing while holding a ski pole is a common cause hence the name frequently given to this injury. Less often there is no specific injury and the cause is due to a chronic stretching of the ligament. This is referred to as a ‘gamekeeper's thumb’.
Gamekeeper Thumb Surgery - Thumb UCL Repair - Emory Healthcare
WEBThumb UCL repair surgery is the procedure used to treat Gamekeeper’s Thumb. If the ulnar collateral ligament in the thumb is completely torn, the patient will most likely need to have thumb UCL repair. A torn ligament cannot heal fully on its own.
Gamekeeper's Thumb Treatment & Management - Medscape
WEBDec 16, 2022 · Surgical Intervention. All complete UCL tears require operative intervention. An incision is made over the ulnar border of the MCP joint of the thumb. The adductor aponeurosis is incised...
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