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I sprained my thumb and the swelling wont go down, the thumb is taped. how long to heal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
4 weeks to 3mth: Assuming you have an x-ray to prove there is no fracture it can take 4 weeks to 3 mth for a sprain/ligament injury to heal.
Answered 3/24/2013
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You need to : Have a complete tear if the ulnar or radial collateral ligaments ruled out by a hand surgeon . These injuries can at time need surgery. A fracture should be ruled out too. Even without these it may take 2-3 months minimally for pain to subside. Splinting is a first line rx the thumb has a lot of daily stress at the mp joint and it is easy to re -aggravate even a mild injury.
Answered 1/28/2013
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