title: Skier's thumb--a method of prevention.
abstract: Skiing is increasingly popular among people of all ages and as the number of enthusiasts grows so does the incidence of ski-related injuries. Injuries to the thumb, which account for up to 17 per cent of skiing injuries, are associated with considerable morbidity. The cause of these injuries is discussed and a simple method of prevention is proposed.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012865:Skiing; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*