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Playing hockey thumb got trapped between ball and stick. tip of thumb is very bruised, swollen, tender to touch where meets next bone. best treatment?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Resting: Rest, ice pack and anti-inflammatory. May be you need an X Ray to rule out any fracture.

Dr Sheskier and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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