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Hello, i was wondering if i had sprained my thumb accidentally. i used to pop my fingers daily, and for some reason now i can't pop my right thumb. there was an incident where i tried to pop it but i couldn't, the sensation of needing to pop it stayed so

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: It is certainly possible you have sprained a ligament or tendon in your thumb, although not necessarily so. If you have persistent pain, swelling, or loss in function I would not hesitate to be seen and fully evaluated.

Answered 10/27/2015

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A member asked:

Hello, i was wondering if i had sprained my thumb accidentally. i used to pop my fingers daily, and for some reason now i can't pop my right thumb. there was an incident where i tried to pop it but i couldn't, the sensation of needing to pop it stayed so

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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