Global Orthopaedics and Sports Injury Centre

A Sprained Thumb: What Is It? Unlike a thumb fracture (break), which affects the bone, a sprained thumb affects the ligament, which is a soft tissue that stabilizes the joints by connecting bones. The thumb ligament that sustains injuries the most is the ulnar collateral ligament. The thumb and the hand on the side that is next to your index finger are joined by this specific ligament. Thumb sprains are frequently caused by falls or sports-related injuries. For instance, thumb injuries are common in contact sports like basketball and volleyball. In volleyball, setting the ball torques the thumb as well.  A common injury to the thumb is an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear; also called “skier’s thumb” or “gamekeeper’s thumb”. Symptoms of a Sprained Thumb So, is it just a jammed finger, a broken thumb, or a sprained thumb? The following five indications point to a sprained thumb: 1. Bruising 2. Swelling 3. Pain 4. Weakness 5. Difficulty carrying out routine tasks as ...

Sometimes discomfort, stiffness, or swelling in the hands or wrists makes it difficult to do certain everyday chores. To regain your hand's mobility, you can perform a few exercises. The hand exercises recommended by Dr. A K Sharma at Global Orthopaedics and Speciality Clinics will strengthen the muscles surrounding your joints, enhance your hand endurance, and improve your hand mobility in addition to increasing the range of motion of your joints. The easy hand-wrist exercises are listed below, and you may begin them right now! They are most effective when performed three times a day for five to ten seconds each time. The gliding of flexor tendon Start by extending your fingers straight out, hook your fist, and then return to the straight hand position. Make full fists, then go back to making straight hands. Lastly, make a straight fist, followed by another straight hand. After that, repeat the entire movement. The wrist's flexion and extension With your palm facing ...