Mauz Asghar is a second year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan. This podcast was written and produced with the expert opinion from Dr. Adil Ladak from the University of Alberta Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Department.
After listening to this podcast learners should be able to:
1. Describe the relevant anatomy surrounding skier thumb injuries.
2. Outline the mechanism of injury associated with Skier Thumb injury.
3. Identify the difference between a Gamekeeper thumb vs Skier thumb injury
4. Identify the key features of history and physical examination suggestive of Skier Thumb injury?
5. List the investigations that are pertinent to a Skier thumb injury.
6.Outline surgical and non surgical options for treatment of Skier Thumb and the indications for both.
