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What do they do at the hospital for a sprained thumb ?

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Dr. Joseph Oh answered

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.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/27/2014

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