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7 weeks ago i fell and hurt my thumb joint.now it is still painful.it's not a continuous pain though kinda only when i move it,or put pressure on it?

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Dr. Kathleen Hurd answered

Thumb trauma: Trauma to the thumb joint can cause symptoms that persist, if the muscles and ligament were strained. Gently stretch, squeeze a tennis ball for exercise, and see if it improves. Usually a fracture would cause persistent swelling and more severe pain and limitation. Hand Therapy to strengthen and brace the thumb could help if it doesn't get better. Xray/consult if no recovery.

Answered 12/3/2014

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Time for xray: Time to get an imaging study to determine if you have a bone fracture or a ligament problem. See your physician soon.

Answered 8/29/2014

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A member asked:

7 weeks ago i fell and hurt my thumb joint.now it is still painful.it's not a continuous pain though kinda only when i move it,or put pressure on it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kathleen Hurd answered

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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