Question 1

what does a broken thumb feel like?

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Painful: Broke bones in the fingers/thumb are usually swollen and painful.

Question 2

what would a broken thumb look like?

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Depends: Thst depends on how bad the break is. If a bone is just chipped in a small area or even have an avulsed or torn tendon, the bone may look normal but jist not move right, while a large break may be comminuted and very misshapen. If there is a question, if you can't grip or squeeze things then you should get an x-ray.

Question 3

what would a broken thumb or finger feel like?

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Terrible bad!!!!!!!!: One reliable sympton of a broken bone is horrible pain.  The broken bone just does not want to be moved at all.  A bad strain could also give just as much pain, so that is why your physician often needs an x-ray to help sort things out.  Some fractures such as an impacted fracture of the upper arm or a skull fracture may not be that painful, so we do not just go by pain.  Go for an exam by your md.

Question 4

how can you fix a broken thumb?

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Many ways: It depends on the type of thumb fracture that you have. Some require immobilization only, others are best served with fixation with pins or plates and screws. If you have a thumb fracture, please see an orthopedic surgeon for an exam and x-rays to make sure your fracture is treated appropriately.

Question 5

how can you tape a broken thumb?

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Difficult: Certain finger and toe fractures can be treated with taping. The taping is usually done from one finger to the next. This cannot be done with the thumb as there is no finger next to it. Thumb fractures are best treated in the splint or cast.

Question 6

what can i do about my broken thumb?

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See your doctor: Brcause of the importance of the thumb in the use of the hand, thumb fractures should be evaluated by your doctor to give you the best chance of a full recovery.

Question 7

how long will it take to heal from broken thumb?

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About six weeks: It takes about six weeks to heal, with a splint in place.

Question 8

how long will it take for a broken thumb to heal?

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3 weeks: Small bones of the thumb take 3  weeks to heal.

Question 9

is it possible for you to still bend a broken thumb?

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Yes: A broken thumb( metacarpal or proximal / distal phalanx) will cause pain and occ. Deformity but it does not impede flexion of the digit. The flexor pollicus longus is still functioning normally as are the thenar muscles.Sometimes a broken thumb will cause enough pain that the patient avoids flexion... But the fpl and thenar muscles are still working. Hope that helps!

Question 10

my son may have a broken thumb should we go to casualty?

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Yes: I am glad that you are there for your son.  Neglect this now, and junior may be sorry for the rest of his life.

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