Ignoring this Small Skiing Injury Could Lead to Lifelong Problems

From imw December 17, 2014

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There's a common skiing injury that can quickly develop into a chronic and painful condition if ignored. The problem is many times it’s shrugged off as a tweak or strain, so it goes untreated and develops into a life changing injury that might prevent you from skiing again. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Rothberg describes the symptoms of skier's thumb, how it happens and why it’s so important to get it looked at immediately after you first notice the symptoms.

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Date Recorded: December 17, 2014
Health Topics (The Scope Radio): Sports Medicine
Transcription: Interviewer: You come back from the slopes, and your thumb is hurting really, really badly. Is it something you should worry about or not?
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Appears In: Radio Scope 2014 Scope Health Library

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Ignoring this Small Skiing Injury Could Lead to Lifelong Problems

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