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I fell and hurt my thumb. i'm unable to grasp tightly and the base of the thumb is swollen. i can move the thumb around however. what should i do?

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Should consult doc: It is is possible that you only sustained a significant contusion/sprain to your hand from the fall, but injury to/at the base of the thumb is a bit concerning for a scaphoid bone fracture. Fracture of other bones in the hand is not as concerning because of the unique blood-supply here : fracture across this bone severs the blood supply. Thus, i recomend seeing doc for an eval/treatment. Good luck.

Answered 4/21/2018

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