A member asked:

I was playing basketball and i don't remember hitting the ball to my thumb. now my thumb hurts when i move and rest it. should i be concerned ?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Get exam if...: "jammed" fingers/ thumb are common w/ basketball( and football and other sports). If your pain continues over next 48 hrs.Or u develop bruising or any visible deformity see your pcp for evaluation and x-rays...

Answered 1/12/2014

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