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A member asked:
Tip of thumb to the bottom of the palm is swollen, palm is purple the joint red bent it backward. thumb is numb. in a stabilizer. is it sprained?
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Call Hand Specialist: It sounds like you should see a physician immediately. It sounds like you had a significant hyperextension injury to your thumb and you may have torn some of the ligaments that support your thumb because of the amount of swelling and redness. A doctor needs to check the blood flow to your thumb and assess any possible nerve damage,and any possible fracture/dislocation. ER if high energy injury.
Answered 12/6/2015
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