A sprained thumb occurs when you injure the soft tissue or ligaments that connect your thumb to your hand. The most commonly injured ligament in the thumb is the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). An ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for skier’s thumb? A: A person with skier’s thumb should consult a hand or orthopedic surgeon. A: Yes, if proper treatment is followed, then skier’s thumb can be ...

Some people have thumbs that are hypermobile. This means they bend backward beyond the typical range. The medical term for hitchhiker’s thumb is distal hyperextensibility. It is also known as Z-shaped ...

Boutonniere deformity causes the middle joint in a finger or thumb to bend inward and the end joint to bend outward. It is possible to correct this using a splint, but sometimes, other treatments are ...