Question 1

how can you care for a bruised thumb nail?

Accepted Answer

If you have blood un: If you have blood under the nail it should be evacuated by your doctor to remove the blood.

Question 2

how do i know if my thumb has a bone bruise or torn ligament?

Accepted Answer

Exam, studies: A physical exam and appropriate studies can isually tell the difference between a bone contusion verse a torn ligament.  Consider being seen.

Question 3

fell a week today hand is bruising.. got a bumb ontop of my bone thumb area what could this be..

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Hematoma: This could be some collected blood under the skin. Usually it goes away with time, but if not you should seek medical care.

Question 4

playing hockey thumb got trapped between ball and stick. tip of thumb is very bruised, swollen, tender to touch where meets next bone. best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Resting: Rest, ice pack and anti-inflammatory. May be you need an X Ray to rule out any fracture.

Question 5

i fell on my hand last february, and was diagnosed with scaphoid bone bruise. x-ray was inconclusive. i had hand therapy and improved somewhat, but am having worsening pain at the base of my thumb on the palmar side (not the snuff box). it is a deep ache,

Accepted Answer

Repeat x-ray: I would recommend reevaluation with another x-ray -- this late type of pain after a remote injury can indicate damage to articular cartilage in the wrist in a number of different areas like the articulation between the the thumb metacarpal bone and another wrist bone called the trapezium -- repeat evaluation by an orthopedist specializing in hand is indicated

Question 6

fell on the knuckle side of my hand the bone above my thumb is sore.wrist and hand all bruised fingers are swelling bruising gone up my arm 5 days now?

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: This could be a wrist fracture that needs treatment. You need to see a doctor and have xrays to rule out a fracture. Additional tests MAY be required. In the meantime, elevate the hand above your heart to help reduce swelling and gently move your hand and wrist to prevent stiffness. Get this evaluated NOW.

Question 7

i'm having pain in my right thumb. it's very tender to the touch. i can feel a numb on my bone. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Multiple possibiliti: there are many things that cause a painful that is sore to touch with numbness. This could be anything from an infection, trauma that caused a fracture or even nerve irritation. You should have this evaluated. .

Question 8

i cut an area on my left thumb on the second knuckle  the cut is healing fine but the knuckle area is tender and sore could i have chipped the bone?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Hi
"Chipping a bone" is roughly equivalent to breaking a bone in your hand and very unlikely to occur from a cut. Hope this helps

Question 9

how long does it take for a deep bone bruise in the hand take to heal?

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks: It takes awhile for these types of contusions to heel completely...About 2-4 weeks.

Question 10

how long does it typically take a deep bone bruise to the hand to heal?

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6 months: Bone bruises can take 6-8 months to resolve.

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How can you care for a bruised thumb nail?

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How do i know if my thumb has a bone bruise or torn ligament?

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Fell a week today hand is bruising.. got a bumb ontop of my bone thumb area what could this be..

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Playing hockey thumb got trapped between ball and stick. tip of thumb is very bruised, swollen, tender to touch where meets next bone. best treatment?

A member asked:

I fell on my hand last february, and was diagnosed with scaphoid bone bruise. x-ray was inconclusive. i had hand therapy and improved somewhat, but am having worsening pain at the base of my thumb on the palmar side (not the snuff box). it is a deep ache,

A member asked:

Fell on the knuckle side of my hand the bone above my thumb is sore.wrist and hand all bruised fingers are swelling bruising gone up my arm 5 days now?

A member asked:

I'm having pain in my right thumb. it's very tender to the touch. i can feel a numb on my bone. what could this be?

A member asked:

I cut an area on my left thumb on the second knuckle the cut is healing fine but the knuckle area is tender and sore could i have chipped the bone?

A member asked:

How long does it take for a deep bone bruise in the hand take to heal?

A member asked:

How long does it typically take a deep bone bruise to the hand to heal?

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