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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprains
Treatment of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprains
Thumb spica splint Sometimes surgery Initial treatment is immobilization with a thumb spica splint (see figure ) for several weeks. After a few weeks of wearing the splint, patients are instructed to take the splint off and do strengthening exercises, then put the splint back on. Patients should continue this regimen for 2 to 3 weeks. Surgical repair is sometimes necessary (eg, if instability persists). After surgery, a thumb spica cast is worn for 6 to 8 weeks. 