HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Sprained my thumb 7 weeks ago how can i tell if it is unstable? (rcl)

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Stress X-ray: An test called a stress X-ray is usually performed to determine this. Basically a stress is applied across the joint in question, and if the joint opens up it implies disruption if the joint and probable instability.

Answered 9/2/2014

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of a grade 2 rcl sprain in the thumb? It's been 7 weeks since I fell and haven't been to the dr yet.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Could a grade 1 thumb sprain last for 7 weeks, or is this more serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the difference in SYMPTOMS of a grade 1 and grade 2 rcl sprain of the thumb?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the symptoms of a grade 2 thumb sprain? And how long does it last? (Rcl injury)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Symptoms of a grade two rcl thumb sprain, it's been 7 weeks since I fell on it and it's still painful. Not continuous though. Only certain movements?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How can I tell if my thumb is broken or sprained?
Broken, jammed or sprained thumb, how can I tell?
I fell one hand on July 12 and sprained my thumb. It is still hurting me.how can I tell how serious it is? It feels like my ucl and my rcl are hurt
How do I tell the difference between a hyperextended thumb and a sprained thumb i hurt it playing vball & now hurts when pressure is being applied
How can I tell if I have a broken thumb or torn ligament instead of a mild sprain of my thumb?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.