Question 1

how do i fix a thumb injury?

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Depends on injury: If you injured your thumb you should be evaluated by a physician. Xrays should be ordered to rule out a fracture. If it is a dislocation then wearing a splint will be necessary. If it is a sprain it depends which ligament is sprained or torn because sometimes surgery is required. Better to get evaluated by an md for hand injuries rather than just wait to see if it heals on its own.

Question 2

how can i describe my thumb injury!?

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Try: Pain, motion, strength, sensativity, vascularity, malformation...

Question 3

what to do about a thumb injury while playing volleyball?

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See your doc: Your physician can help to figure out whether the injury is bone related or soft tissue and whether a specialist is needed.

Question 4

why does a thumb injury hurt more while it's in a splint?

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The splint may: not be the best fit for your hands or it can be putting stress on the injury such as a ligament injury or fracture or it can be irritating a nerve that lies just below the skin or even a small portion of the splint may be too tightThe best thing to do is talk to the supplier of prescriber of or maker of the splint and make sure it's fitted properly and also that it's the right split for the injury

Question 5

had a thumb injury about 3 years ago, what can i do for treatment?

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Need more specifics: You neglect to mention whether it was a sprain, a fracture or whatever?
If it was a fracture it typically heals in 4-6 weeks
if it was a severe sprain usually involving 
the ulna collateral ligament, it can lead
to some chronic instability which may be
your problem
hard to say more specifics without knowing
your precise injury 3 years ago.

Question 6

what is a common skiiers thumb injury?

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Acute game-keepers: It is a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpal-phalangeal joint of the thumb.  It is caused by falling on your hand with the thumb outstretched.  The ski pole strap and/or hard plastic molded pole grips capture the thumb and predispose to this injury.  You should only use ski pole straps to hand them on a nail in the garage.  Yes you may drop a pole but that is an easier recovery.

Question 7

what is done to evaluate a  thumb injury?

Accepted Answer

Exam and x-ray: Fractures and ligament tears are very common injuries. An x-ray is obtained to check for a fracture and if none is found, a physical exam is performed to evaluate the collateral ligaments. Both the radial and ulnar collateral ligaments can be sprained or torn.  Sprains resolve with immobilization, torn ligaments require surgical repair.

Question 8

what to do about a thumb injury from hammar?

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Ice: Ice decreases swelling, bleeding/bruising, and pain.  Unless it was a very large hammer or you are exceptionally strong, the chance of a fracture is minimal and the pain and swelling will improve in a few days.  The black and blue under the nail may take several months to resolve.  If there is a lot of pain and pressure under the nail the blood may have to be released by your doctor.

Question 9

please help! what is this long lasting thumb injury?

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Xray: You would need an examination by a hand surgeon and an xray to make the diagnosis and then come up with the appropriate treatment. With no other info provided it is impossible to make any diagnosis.

Some common diagnoses you can look up - basal joint arthritis, trigger thumb, ulnar collateral ligament tear, dequervain tendinitis.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: thumb injury?

Accepted Answer

Thumbs up.: Described as any traumatic event involving the thumb. The trauma might include but not be limited to skin, nerves, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels and bone.

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