Question 1

how do i fix a thumb injury?

Accepted Answer

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!?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

what should i do if i have a thumb injury?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: See a hand specialist. Thumb is very important, and should not be neglected.

Question 4

why does thumb injury hurts more splinted?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Possibly the splint is not applied properly or in correct position.
If it for a fracture, perhaps a well padded thumb spica cast
might be more comfortable.
One should actually be more comfortable if an injury is 
immobilized in a splint or cast in the proper position
check with your ortho if not better.

Question 5

where do i go for my thumb injury and rehab?

Accepted Answer

See below: See a hand specialist or orthopedist who is good with hand issues and for rehab, pt and ot can help.

Question 6

how do you treat a repetitive stress thumb injury?

Accepted Answer

First thing: The first thing to do is stop doing whatever you're doing that led to the stress injury.  For many in this culture, it could be texting, online gaming, etc but there are many other possibilities too.  See your doctor for an exam and more specific recommendations.

Question 7

is it normal for a thumb injury to hurt more when splinted?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Usually splinting will help keep the patient and injury more comfortable
make sure the splint is applied properly and not too tight.

Question 8

what is the treatment for thumb injury?

Accepted Answer

Thumb pain: Assess the thumb for range of motion, localization of tenderness, stability, and deformity. An x ray is usually in order to rule out a fracture. If fracture present a hand specialist is needed to evaluate for splinting vs. Possible surgery.

Question 9

what is a common skiiers thumb injury?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can a thumb injury affect your vision?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Did you stick it in your eye?  Sorry i couldn't resist.  Seriously though there is no connection.  You may want to get your vision checked.

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