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Skier's or gamekeeper's thumb
This condition involves an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), which is located in the joint where the thumb meets the hand.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
How common it is:
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
Symptoms
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What does it mean to have "gamekeepers thumb"?
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What is skiers thumb? And how do I know if I have it?
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Hi have pain in my right thumb?
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If your thumb is broke can you move it?
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