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Cut with a steak knife, went all the way through the palm side of thumb. is swollen, tip is numb, and jolting pain when bumped. did i damage a nerve?
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Needs to be checked: I recommend that you go to the er and get it checked as it is a deep cut and you may need stitches, nerve damage can only be assessed on examination.Whenever you sustain a deep cut in hands there is possibility of nerve damage depending on location.You may need to be treated by a hand surgeon after er assessment.
Answered 2/15/2014
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