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I sprained my thumb backwards yesterday it hurts when pressed and certain movements?
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Don'tNeglectTheThumb: If you bent it far enough you could have ripped a ligament at the base of the thumb. It could be minor or worse, depends on how lax or loose that joint is. Try and compare it to the other side if you can. If you can't, get it examined. If you need to wait to get it seen, try and tape the base of the thumb to give it some support :wrap it with a big"U"of tape with the curve of the "U" in the crease
Answered 4/16/2015
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