Gamekeeper/Skier's thumb, who has one? - Snowboarding Forum

say chi sin lo · 01-01-2012, 06:41 PM

About 2 seasons ago, I had an absent-minded incident where I tried to brace a fall with just my left (non-dominant) thumb.

I was at base camp, just strapping my back foot onto my snowboard and about to queue for the first lift of the day. Somebody passed by me and I sort of lost balance and started to slowly fall forward. I knew I was supposed to brace the fall with my forearms and stuff. But...

For reasons beyond myself, I decided to ONLY use my left hand, left thumb to be precise to brace the fall. HOLY CRAP

I immediately felt something. The thumb/joint immediately swelled up and I was in agony. And the day didn't even start yet!

Turns out I have a partially torn ULC (Ulnar Collateral Ligament). I'll need a surgery to fix it. But it's hard to find a 2-3months time slot where I know I won't be using the hand. Luckily, I can't damage it anymore than it already is unless I stress it, it just aches to no end.

What's your story?

Toecutter · 01-01-2012, 07:51 PM

Skier's Thumb.
Definition...................

Noun
: Condition someone suffers when he falls down hard on his rump and fractures both his tailbone and thumb.

Think about that one...

say chi sin lo · 01-01-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toecutter

Skier's Thumb.
Definition...................

Noun
: Condition someone suffers when he falls down hard on his rump and fractures both his tailbone and thumb.

Think about that one...

ehh? is that what happened to you?

Toecutter · 01-01-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by say chi sin lo

ehh? is that what happened to you?

LOL. Actually I've never heard of it. It sounds painful.

grafta · 01-02-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by say chi sin lo

What's your story?

Just went out to get sushi. Sushi joint was closed because of stat holiday. Got a burger elsewhere.

01-01-2012, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
say chi sin lo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 111	Gamekeeper/Skier's thumb, who has one? About 2 seasons ago, I had an absent-minded incident where I tried to brace a fall with just my left (non-dominant) thumb. I was at base camp, just strapping my back foot onto my snowboard and about to queue for the first lift of the day. Somebody passed by me and I sort of lost balance and started to slowly fall forward. I knew I was supposed to brace the fall with my forearms and stuff. But... For reasons beyond myself, I decided to ONLY use my left hand, left thumb to be precise to brace the fall. HOLY CRAP I immediately felt something. The thumb/joint immediately swelled up and I was in agony. And the day didn't even start yet! Turns out I have a partially torn ULC (Ulnar Collateral Ligament). I'll need a surgery to fix it. But it's hard to find a 2-3months time slot where I know I won't be using the hand. Luckily, I can't damage it anymore than it already is unless I stress it, it just aches to no end. What's your story?

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01-01-2012, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Toecutter Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mt. Bachelor Posts: 1,512	Skier's Thumb. Definition................... Noun : Condition someone suffers when he falls down hard on his rump and fractures both his tailbone and thumb. Think about that one...