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A member asked:
I injured my thumb possibly a sprain, and put it in a stabilizer. it's been three days, can i play basketball?
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Need doc eval 1st: You need an evaluation of your hand injury first. Some thumb strains are serious and a doctor needs to clear you in person for activity. If it was a minor injury and you can move your thumb freely in all directions without pain and have no tenderness you should be okay. Swelling , bruising or pain should be iced, protected by a splint, and evaluated by a hand surgery specialist.
Answered 12/6/2015
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