Classification of gamekeeper thumb

This classification of gamekeeper's thumb (also known as skier's thumb) was proposed by Hintermann et al.  in 1993 and is based on whether a fracture is present and whether the injury is stable:

• type I
  • fracture present, which is non-displaced and stable in flexion
  • typically treated with a splint/cast
• type II
  • displaced fracture present
  • requires surgery
• type III
  • no fracture present and the joint is stable in flexion
  • typically treated with a splint/cast
• type IV
  • no fracture but unstable
  • requires surgery
• type V
  • fracture present, involving the volar plate, but stable in flexion
  • typically treated with a splint/cast
• type VI
  • fracture present, involving the volar plate; unstable
  • requires surgery

Siehe auch:

• Skidaumen