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A patient presents with pain and swelling after catching their thumb in a fall. They complain of difficulty gripping objects. Which of the following injuries is most likely?
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Gamekeeper's thumb
The correct answer is A. Gamekeeper's thumb.
- Gamekeeper's thumb, also known as skier's thumb, is an injury characterized by a sprain or rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the thumb. This injury typically occurs when the thumb is forcefully abducted and hyperextended, as described by catching the thumb in matting during a fall. The clinical description in the question directly matches the definition of Gamekeeper's thumb.
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