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Texting Thumb, Trigger Finger, Gamer’s Thumb and Other Smartphone Injuries

“Texting thumb,” which you may also hear called “smartphone thumb,” may not be an official medical diagnosis. But it is a real phenomenon, if somewhat ill-defined, and stems from overuse and subsequent inflammation. Trigger thumb (or trigger finger), which some providers are beginning to associate with phone users who constantly swipe and text, is another real thing. We are dwelling here within the broader category of repetitive stress injuries, which may occur in any body part being asked to do the same thing repeatedly. And when I say “we,” I mean it.

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Bennett's Fracture and other Thumb Injuries

Identifying and treating thumb injuries is extremely important. Thumb function constitutes 50% of hand function as a whole.

Hand Injuries – Finger Tip Injuries, Jersey Finger, PIP Dislocations, Metacarpal Fractures, Thumb Injuries, Tendon Lacerations

Thumb injuries – skier’s thumb, Bennett fractures and Rolando fractures...

SplintER Series: I Declare a Thumb War

This acute injury is often referred to as “Skier’s Thumb”. A chronic injury to the UCL is often referred to as “Gamekeeper’s Thumb”. The UCL plays a large role in pinch strength [4]. Test this by having the patient hold onto a piece of paper. If they are unable to hold onto the paper when you try to tear it away, it usually means that they will require surgery.

Thumbs Up! Thumb injuries and their management

The correct care of thumb injuries is very important. They are the way we interact with the world and problems with the hands can have massive implications on occupation and the ability to look after yourself.

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Radiopaedia

Thumb injuries are common and you need to be aware of the anatomy, common injuries and their management if you are going to reduce morbidity.