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A member asked:
The basketball hit my thumb and it a short time. think it might be jammed. what should i do?
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Have it evaluated: Cause of pain may include sprain, bursitis, fracture, contusion, neuritis, but of course there are a multitude of other possibilities. See a professional to determine the cause of the problem, as treatment varies depending on the diagnosis.
Answered 3/6/2014
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