Skier's thumb

Case contributed by Khalid Alhusseiny
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right hand trauma

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

An avulsion fracture is seen involving the ulnar corner at the base of proximal phalanx of the right thumb with associated displacement.

Case Discussion

Skier's thumb (Gamekeeper's thumb) is an avulsion injury of the ulnar collateral ligament of the first metacarpophalangeal joint that can be complicated by Stener lesion.

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