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I fell saturday night and my thumb is really swollen. what can i do?
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Thumb advice: If it swollen, painful or has reduced range of motion - an x-ray and medical evaluation would be helpful. In the meantime - use ice, rest it and elevate it. Take care.
Answered 3/17/2013
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