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Gamekeeper thumb

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma.

x-ray

Avulsion fracture is seen at ulnar aspect of 1st proximal phalangeal base.

Case Discussion

This injury is called a Gamekeeper thumb.

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