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Skier's Thumb

Skier’s Thumb

What Is Skier’s Thumb? Skier’s thumb also known as gamekeeper’s thumb is a tear to the ulna collateral ligament (UCL). This ligament is commonly injured as the result of a sudden ulnar-deviating, or hyperextending force applied to the thumb by the straps of a ski pole during a fall, which is where the injury draws… Read More >