OCAD MSK

History

Thumb pain after injury

Figure 1 for case Tear of A1 pulley of thumb — Figure 1

Figure 2 for case Tear of A1 pulley of thumb — Figure 2

Figure 3 for case Tear of A1 pulley of thumb — Figure 3

Figure 4 for case Tear of A1 pulley of thumb — Figure 4

Discussion

Relatively rare. Ive not seen one of these before in the thumb. Arrows indicate radial aspect of pulley, which is torn on 2nd and 3rd images.

Diagnosis

Tear of A1 pulley of thumb

Andy Sonin, MD

Courtesy

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