The gamekeeper's thumb is a condition characterized by the insufficiency of the ulnar collateral ligament to the thumb metacarpal. The term was coined in 1955 by Campbell, who observed it as a professional hazard amongst Scottish gamekeepers.
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Should I rest or work out my thumb after a sprain?
Query: Hi doctor, I sprained my thumb last week. I still have some pain but grip, strength and movement are increasing. Can I skip a doctor visit? At first, my thumb was swollen and redness was present. I could not bend it at all. After using R.I.C.E, the swelling has decreased to near normal and it is mu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your description of pain, the presence of swelling and redness and its site of maximum tenderness makes me worry about what is called the "gamekeepers thumb". This is the injury of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb. If that is the injury then you should ... Read Full »
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