Presentation
Fall onto his right hand, with pressure on the thumb and index fingers resulting in metacarpophalangeal pain, swelling and functional limitation.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Gamekeeper thumb and Stener lesion
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The distal attachment of the ulnar collateral ligament was avulsed from its site of bony insertion at the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb.
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Gamekeeper thumb and Stener lesion
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Post surgery with internal fixation of the avulsed fragment.
From the case:
Gamekeeper thumb and Stener lesion
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Swelling and ecchymosis in at the first MCP joint. Comparative image provided.
Case Discussion
Diagnosis: fracture avulsed ulnar collateral ligament (gamekeeper's thumb) and Stener lesion.
Treatment: surgery.
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