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Sore right thumb for over 3 weeks now. injured playing basketball, swelling has gone away after a week. pain still persists. chances of fracture?

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Guess work: My optimistic guess is that your thumb isn't fractured, but it would be better to get an x-ray to be sure.

Answered 3/7/2013

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes.: Yes. Chance of fracture, or ligament/tendon injury. Three weeks is long enough -get it checked out by your doc or a hand orthopedist. You are young and thumbs are critically important - you don't want to miss an injury that could have long term consequences.

Answered 10/24/2017

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