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Gamekeepers Thumb. (skiers thumb) . Rachel Beachy Jae Han. anatomy. Also known as skiers thumb A tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. Mechanism of Injury. Skiing Fall on outstretched hand Twisting the heads off of animals. Treatment.
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Gamekeepers Thumb (skiers thumb) Rachel Beachy Jae Han
anatomy • Also known as skiers thumb • A tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb
Mechanism of Injury • Skiing • Fall on outstretched hand • Twisting the heads off of animals
Treatment • Partial tear: Immobilizing the joint with a splint • Complete tear: surgery
Recovery • Splint must be worn at all times • Full activities can be resumed three months after surgery