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Smashed thumb in trunk almost 2 weeks ago and severely cut it the cut it healing but still can't bend it and my hand hurts badly?
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Tricky: without an exam, I can only give general information. There are a lot of possible reasons like an internal fracture, snapped tendons, bruises, etc. A reason for follow up fairly soon.
Answered 5/31/2015
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See a bone doctor: you need to see a hand surgeon to see if there is something they can do you might had a crushing fracture to your thumb, the skin on the top might heal but it take 4-6 weeks for the bone to heal. see a hand surgeon ,might be able to help you
Answered 10/4/2017
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