This condition gradually occurs from joint wear and tear ... Skier's thumb is damage to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb. It is typically injured from a fall on an outstretched ...

Finger sprains and dislocations are common hand injuries. A sprain happens when the tough tissue that supports a joint is stretched too far. This tissue, called a ligament, can be partially or ...

Search terms included thumb, ulna(r), collateral, ligament, UCL ... used by the American version of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery) [14] were reviewed for inclusion in this review.

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

Thumb dominance reported in 8 studies (168 thumbs ... normal pinch and grip strength, joint stability, and range of motion after surgical reconstruction. *Glickel grading system.