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If i believe i have a fractured thumb, do i have to go to the doctor or is sports tape enough?

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Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Have it check: The thumb is critical to hand function. Best to have it checked by a hand surgeon and get appropriate xrays. While some thumb fractures are easily treated with splinting, others require casting or even surgical intervention.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

If i believe i have a fractured thumb, do i have to go to the doctor or is sports tape enough?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

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