Question 1

my thumb joint keeps cracking randomly (it doesn't matter if i'm doing any activity or whatever), how do i stop this from happening? any excercises?

Accepted Answer

Joint cracking: Cracking sounds occur when a-bubbles form in joints as they are pulled apart, b-Rapid stretching of ligaments, and other possible etiologies.  Old wive's tale of popping the joints, especially knuckles, leads to arthritis or other joint problems. However, medical research has so far failed to conclusively demonstrate any connection between knuckle cracking and long-term joint problems.

Question 2

how to i get relief from snapping thumb joint?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Best to see a hand surgeon for care. All the best.

Question 3

why can't my thumb joint be surgically cleaned out?

Accepted Answer

Technically it can: But it is usually of little benefit, because of the small size of the thumb joints.  Depends on which joint as well.  If you have pain or DJD in your basal thumb joint or cmc joint it can be cleaned out with a procedure called a trapezium resection and suspensionplasty.  Great surgery 97-99% success rate.  The other thumb joints can either be fused, but this sig. Decreases thumb function.

Question 4

what do i do for thumb joint discomfort?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, immobilization, cold and exersice. Thumb joint pain, especially at the base, is usually arthritis. I start with a brace and oral steroids and if pain persists, injections and therapy follow. If i can't relieve the pain and x-rays show arthritis, i will procede with arthroplasty. Surgery consists of removing the arthritic bone and replacing it with tendon.

Question 5

swollen pain red when pressed thumb joint causes?

Accepted Answer

Thumb pain: Infection, inflammation, foreign body reaction.
Should have it evaluated as your thumb is very important to have.  Don't wait.

Question 6

will i have to spend time off school if i have a thumb joint fusion?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Is it your dominant thumb( writing hand)?  You may want a day or two off if it is very painful after surgery.

Question 7

could a grade 1 sprain if the thumb joint last for 7 weeks? or could my injury be more serious?

Accepted Answer

More serious: A grade one sprain at your age should be mostly healed.  If you are using it a lot or re injury the hand it could delay healing.

Question 8

what is itchy lump on thumb joint?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: How long have you had it? What does it look like? Is it painful or itchy or swollen or ? Please be more specific.

Question 9

right thumb joint is fused.  can it be made to bend?

Accepted Answer

An ip Jtlw fusion: at the thumb tip or an MP joint fusion at the large knuckle typically cannot be taken down and made to move. However if you have had a fusion at the base of the thumb or what is called the CMC joint then at times that fusion and be removed and the  thumb stabilized with some type of tendon transfer or inter-position and motion can be restored partially. There are many variables to consider first.

Question 10

in what way can u tell if a thumb joint is broken or sprung?

Accepted Answer

X-ray and medical: Eval can help to differentiate a fracture from a sprain.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Thumb joint cracking

A member asked:

My thumb joint keeps cracking randomly (it doesn't matter if i'm doing any activity or whatever), how do i stop this from happening? any excercises?

A member asked:

How to i get relief from snapping thumb joint?

A member asked:

Why can't my thumb joint be surgically cleaned out?

A member asked:

What do i do for thumb joint discomfort?

A member asked:

Swollen pain red when pressed thumb joint causes?

A member asked:

Will i have to spend time off school if i have a thumb joint fusion?

A member asked:

Could a grade 1 sprain if the thumb joint last for 7 weeks? or could my injury be more serious?

A member asked:

What is itchy lump on thumb joint?

A member asked:

Right thumb joint is fused. can it be made to bend?

A member asked:

In what way can u tell if a thumb joint is broken or sprung?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?