A member asked:

4 weeks ago i badly sprained my thumb - now the knuckle is itchy. soes that mean it is healing?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ayo Adu answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Not related: The itchiness in your knuckle is unrelated to the healing of your sprained joint.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

No: The itchy feeling has nothing to do with healing.

Answered 6/12/2018

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