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Almost 10 weeks,still discomfort in rcl joint of thumb(i fell). it's not really painful unless i push on the joint,something hits it,i stress it?
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Sprain vs ?: Swelling and prolonged pain in an affected finger that you jammed from a fall sounds more like a sprained thumb, a stretch or tear of the appropriate ligament, rather that a dislocated or broken joint or bone. Make sure you see an orthopedic hand specialist, possibly get an X-Ray or ultrasound, or a scan, if necessary
Answered 9/21/2014
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