Gamekeeper Thumb: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Gamekeeper Thumb: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Gamekeeper's thumb was originally described by Campbell in 1955 when he reported chronic laxity of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb in 24 Scottish gamekeepers. The injury occurred as gamekeepers sacrificed wounded rabbits and ...

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins

Gamekeeper thumb (skiers thumb) is a common injury that can also occur while playing football or rugby. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c6BwL2

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