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What do they do at the hospital for a sprained thumb ?
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Splint it: Usually splint it. Are you sure you just sprained it? If there is a spot that hurts a lot more when you press on it, It would probably be worth going to your doc or an urgent care clinic for films.
Answered 10/27/2014
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