Dworska Hospital - What is a skier's thumb injury?

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A "skier's thumb" injury usually results from a fall on the arm with the thumb exposed and the thumb resting on the handle of the ski pole. The essence of the injury is damage to the ligament, which stabilizes the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb from the side of the index finger. The result of the injury is pain, swelling, and possible instability in the thumb joint, making it difficult to grasp larger objects.