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A 23-year-old female asked:
How do i know if my thumb has a bone bruise or torn ligament?
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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Exam, studies: A physical exam and appropriate studies can isually tell the difference between a bone contusion verse a torn ligament. Consider being seen.
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