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If your thumb is broke can you move it?

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Sure as long : as there are no ruptured tendons, however depending on the extent of the break it may be quite painful. The bones provide the form of the thumb while the tendons and muscle hold it together and allow for movement.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 2/25/2017

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