"Gamekeeper's thumb" variant, complicated by reflex sympathetic dystropy.
A case of gamekeeper's thumb resulting from a motor vehicle accident is presented. This injury was complicated by the onset of reflex sympathetic dystrophy. An overview of the presentation and management of these disorders, which may result in severe disability without prompt recognition and therapy, is submitted for discussion.
Keller
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Division of Neurosurgery, University of California, Davis-East Bay, Oakland 94602, USA.
Goldstein
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Chappell
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*