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Skier's Thumb (cont.)

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gamekeeper's thumb, gamekeeper thumb, skier's thumb, skier thumb, thumb sprain, sprained thumb, thumb pain, hand injury

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Skier's Thumb - Causes

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Injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb were first recognized as an occupational condition in European gamekeepers.

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